781. asophos

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.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fool.

From a (as a negative particle) and sophos; unwise -- fool.

see GREEK a

see GREEK sophos

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.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, "not") and σοφός (sophos, "wise").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of being unwise or foolish in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed with terms such as אֱוִיל (eviyl, Strong's Hebrew 191) and כְּסִיל (kesil, Strong's Hebrew 3684), which similarly denote a lack of wisdom or understanding. These terms are used in the Old Testament to describe those who reject God's wisdom and follow their own paths, often leading to destructive outcomes.

Usage: The term ἄσοφος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals or actions that are devoid of wisdom or prudence. It highlights a deficiency in understanding or discernment, often in a moral or spiritual context.

Context: The Greek term ἄσοφος appears in the New Testament to characterize a state of lacking wisdom, often in contrast to the divine wisdom that believers are encouraged to seek. In the Berean Standard Bible, this term is used to emphasize the importance of wisdom in the life of a believer and the folly of living without it. The concept of wisdom in the biblical context is not merely intellectual but is deeply connected to moral and spiritual insight. The absence of wisdom, as denoted by ἄσοφος, can lead to poor decision-making and a life that is not aligned with God's will.

In the New Testament, the call to avoid being ἄσοφος is a call to pursue a life that reflects the wisdom of God, which is often revealed through His Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The term serves as a warning against the dangers of relying solely on human understanding and the importance of seeking divine guidance.

Forms and Transliterations

ασοφοι άσοφοι ἄσοφοι asophoi ásophoi

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.