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μωραίνω G3471

G3471 is the Greek word μωραίνω, transliterated mōraínō. The King James Version most often renders it lost his savour.

Word: μωραίνωTransliteration: mōraínōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to become insipid; figuratively, to make (passively, act) as a simpleton.

Where it comes from

from G3474 (μωρός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

lost his savour 2×hath 1×made foolish 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: become fool, make foolish, lose savour.

Verses using μωραίνω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 5:13 · KJV

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

Luke 14:34 · KJV

Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?

1 Corinthians 1:20 · KJV

Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

Common questions

What does Strong's G3471 mean?

G3471 is the Greek word μωραίνω (mōraínō), meaning to become insipid; figuratively, to make (passively, act) as a simpleton.

How is G3471 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it lost his savour (2 times), hath (1 time), made foolish (1 time).

How many times does G3471 appear in the Bible?

μωραίνω (mōraínō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3471 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3474 (μωρός).

Nearby entries

G3468 · μώλωψ — probably akin to the base of G3433 (μόλις))…G3469 · μωμάομαι — to carp at, i.e. censure (discredit)G3470 · μῶμος — a flaw or blot, i.e. (figuratively)…G3472 · μωρία — silliness, i.e. absurdity G3473 · μωρολογία — silly talk, i.e. buffoonery G3474 · μωρός — dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e…

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