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μωρία G3472
G3472 is the Greek word μωρία, transliterated mōría. The King James Version most often renders it foolishness.
What it means
silliness, i.e. absurdity.
Where it comes from
from G3474 (μωρός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: foolishness.
Verses using μωρία
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 1:18 · KJV
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:21 · KJV
For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
1 Corinthians 1:23 · KJV
But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
1 Corinthians 2:14 · KJV
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
1 Corinthians 3:19 · KJV
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3472 mean?
G3472 is the Greek word μωρία (mōría), meaning silliness, i.e. absurdity.
How is G3472 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it foolishness (5 times).
How many times does G3472 appear in the Bible?
μωρία (mōría) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3472 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3474 (μωρός).
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