Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H200

Strong's H200 · Hebrew

אִוֶּלֶת

ʼivveleth · /iv-veh'-leth/

Number
H200
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אִוֶּלֶת
Transliteration
ʼivveleth
Pronunciation
iv-veh'-leth
KJV occurrences
24 verses

Definition

silliness

KJV: folly, foolishly(-ness).

Root / derivation: from the same as H191 (אֱוִיל);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אִוֶּלֶת across 24 verses.

folly13×
foolishness10×
foolish1×
foolishly1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Psalms2 verses
Proverbs22 verses
Proverbs 5:23

He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. layeth: Heb. spreadeth

Proverbs 14:1

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 14:17

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

Proverbs 14:18

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

Proverbs 14:29

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. hasty: Heb. short of spirit

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth

Proverbs 15:14

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

Proverbs 15:21

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. destitute: Heb. void of heart

Proverbs 16:22

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

Proverbs 17:12

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

Proverbs 18:13

He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. answereth: Heb. returneth a word

Proverbs 19:3

The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

Proverbs 22:15

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

Proverbs 24:9

The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

Proverbs 26:4

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Proverbs 26:5

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. conceit: Heb. eyes

Proverbs 26:11

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. returneth to his folly: Heb. iterateth his folly

Proverbs 27:22

Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H200 (ʼivveleth) mean?

silliness

How many times does H200 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H200 (אִוֶּלֶת) appears in 24 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “folly.”

How is ʼivveleth translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H200 is rendered as “folly” (13×), “foolishness” (10×), “foolish” (1×), “foolishly” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word אִוֶּלֶת come from?

from the same as H191 (אֱוִיל);