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παραφρονέω G3912

G3912 is the Greek word παραφρονέω, transliterated paraphronéō. The King James Version most often renders it fool.

Word: παραφρονέωTransliteration: paraphronéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to misthink, i.e. be insane (silly).

Where it comes from

from G3844 (παρά) and G5426 (φρονέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

fool 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: as a fool.

Verses using παραφρονέω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 11:23 · KJV

Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3912 mean?

G3912 is the Greek word παραφρονέω (paraphronéō), meaning to misthink, i.e. be insane (silly).

How is G3912 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it fool (1 time).

How many times does G3912 appear in the Bible?

παραφρονέω (paraphronéō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3912 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and G5426 (φρονέω).

Nearby entries

G3909 · παρατυγχάνω — to chance near, i.e. fall in with G3910 · παραυτίκα — at the very instant, i.e. momentary G3911 · παραφέρω — to bear along or aside, i.e. carry off…G3913 · παραφρονία — insanity, i.e. foolhardiness G3914 · παραχειμάζω — to winter near, i.e. stay with over the rainy season G3915 · παραχειμασία — a wintering over

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