Strong's G3474 · Greek
μωρός
moros · /mo-ros'/
Definition
probably from the base of 3466; dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e. heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd:--fool(-ish, X -ishness).
KJV: fool(-ish, X -ishness)
Root / derivation: probably from the base of 3466
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μωρός across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew7 verses
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Raca: that is, Vain fellow
Matthew 7:26And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
Matthew 23:17Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?
Matthew 23:19Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
Matthew 25:2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
Matthew 25:3They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
Matthew 25:8And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. gone out: or, going out
1 Corinthians4 verses
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
1 Corinthians 1:27But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
1 Corinthians 3:18Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.
2 Timothy1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3474 (moros) mean?
probably from the base of 3466; dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e. heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd:--fool(-ish, X -ishness).
How many times does G3474 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3474 (μωρός) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “foolish.”
How is moros translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3474 is rendered as “foolish” (6×), “fools” (3×), “fool” (2×), “foolishness” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word μωρός come from?
probably from the base of 3466