Strong's Lexicon

G781

G781 — ἄσοφος

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekasophosadjectiveOccurrences: 1

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G781
Word:ἄσοφος
Part of Speech:adjective
Etymology:from G1 (as a negative particle) and G4680
Language:Greek
Occurrences:1
Transliteration:asophos
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:as'-of-os
Meaning:1. unwise
KJV Renderings:fool

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

ἄσοφος, ἀσοφον (σοφός), unwise, foolish: Eph 5:15. (From Theognis down.)

Other Resources

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

Englishman's Greek Concordance

ἄσοφος (fool)

Ephesians 5:15

KJV: See then that ye walk circumspectly not as fools but as wise
GK: βλέπετε ούν πως ακριβώς περιπατείτε μη ως άσοφοι αλλ΄ ως σοφοί
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