◄ 781. asophos ►
Strong's Lexicon asophos: Unwise, foolish Original Word: ἄσοφος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: asophos Pronunciation: ah'-so-fos Phonetic Spelling: (as'-of-os) Definition: Unwise, foolish Meaning: unskilled, unwise, foolish. Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, "not") and σοφός (sophos, "wise") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of foolishness or lack of wisdom is אֱוִיל (eviyl, Strong's Hebrew 191), which similarly denotes a person who lacks understanding or acts unwisely. Usage: The term "asophos" is used in the New Testament to describe someone who lacks wisdom or acts foolishly. It is often used in a moral or spiritual context to contrast the behavior and understanding of those who are wise in the ways of God versus those who are not. The word implies a deficiency in discernment and understanding, particularly in spiritual matters. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, wisdom (sophia) was highly valued, often associated with philosophical thought and practical living. The concept of wisdom was not only intellectual but also moral, involving the right application of knowledge. In the Jewish tradition, wisdom was seen as a gift from God, essential for living a life that pleases Him. The term "asophos" would thus denote a person who is not living according to divine wisdom, which was a serious shortcoming in both Jewish and early Christian communities. HELPS Word-studies 781 ásophos (an adjective, derived from 1 /A "not" and 4680 /sophós, "wise") – properly, not wise; foolish because rejecting God's leading (His will). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and sophos Definition unwise NASB Translation unwise men (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 781: ἄσοφος ἄσοφος, ἀσοφον (σοφός), unwise, foolish: Ephesians 5:15. (From Theognis down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fool. From a (as a negative particle) and sophos; unwise -- fool. see GREEK a see GREEK sophos Forms and Transliterations ασοφοι άσοφοι ἄσοφοι asophoi ásophoi Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ephesians 5:15 Adj-NMP GRK: μὴ ὡς ἄσοφοι ἀλλ' ὡς NAS: you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, KJV: not as fools, but as INT: not as unwise but as Strong's Greek 781 1 Occurrence ἄσοφοι — 1 Occ.