Strong's Concordance/Greek/G878

Strong's G878 · Greek

ἄφρων

aphron · /af'-rone/

Number
G878
Language
Greek
Original word
ἄφρων
Transliteration
aphron
Pronunciation
af'-rone
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

from 1 (as a negative particle) and 5424; properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving:--fool(-ish), unwise.

KJV: fool(-ish), unwise

Root / derivation: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 5424

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄφρων across 10 verses.

fool6×
foolish2×
fools2×
unwise1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Luke2 verses
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians4 verses
Ephesians1 verse
1 Peter1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G878 (aphron) mean?

from 1 (as a negative particle) and 5424; properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving:--fool(-ish), unwise.

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 aphron 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 1 (as a negative particle) and 5424