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ἄφρων G878
G878 is the Greek word ἄφρων, transliterated áphrōn. The King James Version most often renders it fool.
What it means
properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving.
Where it comes from
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5424 (φρήν).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: fool(-ish), unwise.
Verses using ἄφρων
All 10 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 11:40 · KJV
Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?
Luke 12:20 · KJV
But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
Romans 2:20 · KJV
An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.
1 Corinthians 15:36 · KJV
Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
2 Corinthians 11:16 · KJV
I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
2 Corinthians 11:19 · KJV
For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.
2 Corinthians 12:6 · KJV
For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
2 Corinthians 12:11 · KJV
I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.
Ephesians 5:17 · KJV
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
1 Peter 2:15 · KJV
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
Common questions
What does Strong's G878 mean?
G878 is the Greek word ἄφρων (áphrōn), meaning properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving.
How is G878 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it fool (6 times), fools (2 times), foolish (2 times), unwise (1 time).
How many times does G878 appear in the Bible?
ἄφρων (áphrōn) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G878 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5424 (φρήν).
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