Strong's G878 · Greek
ἄφρων
áphrōn
Definition
properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving
KJV: fool(-ish), unwise
Root / derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5424 (φρήν);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄφρων across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians4 verses
I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
2 Corinthians 11:19For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.
2 Corinthians 12:6For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
2 Corinthians 12:11I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.
Ephesians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G878 (áphrōn) mean?
properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving
How many times does G878 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G878 (ἄφρων) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fool.”
How is áphrōn translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G878 is rendered as “fool” (6×), “foolish” (2×), “fools” (2×), “unwise” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἄφρων come from?
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5424 (φρήν);