Definition and General Understanding:
Nonsense, in a biblical context, refers to speech or actions that lack sense, meaning, or rationality. It is often associated with foolishness, folly, or vain talk that does not align with the wisdom and truth found in Scripture. The Bible frequently contrasts wisdom with folly, highlighting the importance of discernment and understanding in the life of a believer.

Biblical References and Themes:

1. Folly and Foolishness:
The Bible often equates nonsense with folly, which is the opposite of wisdom. In the Book of Proverbs, folly is depicted as a lack of understanding and discernment. Proverbs 15:14 states, "The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly." This verse suggests that those who engage in nonsense are not seeking true knowledge or wisdom.

2. Vain Talk and Idle Words:
Scripture warns against engaging in vain or idle talk, which can be considered a form of nonsense. In Matthew 12:36 , Jesus warns, "But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken." This highlights the importance of speaking with purpose and truth, rather than engaging in meaningless chatter.

3. The Wisdom of God vs. the Wisdom of the World:
The Apostle Paul addresses the concept of worldly wisdom, which can often be nonsensical in light of God's truth. In 1 Corinthians 1:20 , Paul writes, "Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?" This passage underscores the idea that what the world considers wise may be nonsense when compared to divine wisdom.

4. Discernment and Understanding:
Believers are called to exercise discernment and seek understanding to avoid nonsense. Proverbs 2:6 states, "For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding." This verse emphasizes that true wisdom and understanding come from God, and by seeking Him, believers can avoid the pitfalls of nonsense.

5. The Role of the Tongue:
James 3:5-6 discusses the power of the tongue, noting, "So too the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body." This passage warns of the potential for the tongue to spread nonsense and cause harm, urging believers to use their words wisely.

6. Avoiding Foolish Controversies:
Paul advises Timothy to avoid engaging in foolish and ignorant disputes, which can be seen as a form of nonsense. In 2 Timothy 2:23 , he writes, "But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling." This instruction encourages believers to focus on edifying conversations rather than getting caught up in meaningless arguments.

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom and understanding from God, to speak with purpose and truth, and to avoid engaging in or spreading nonsense. By aligning their thoughts and words with biblical principles, Christians can reflect the wisdom and truth of God in their daily lives.1. (n.) That which is not sense, or has no sense; words, or language, which have no meaning, or which convey no intelligible ideas; absurdity.

2. (n.) Trifles; things of no importance.

5396. phluareo -- to talk nonsense
... to talk nonsense. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: phluareo Phonetic Spelling:
(floo-ar-eh'-o) Short Definition: I gossip against Definition: I gossip ...
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3026. leros -- silly talk
... silly talk. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: leros Phonetic Spelling:
(lay'-ros) Short Definition: folly, nonsense, idle talk Definition: folly ...
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3153. mataiotes -- vanity, emptiness
... frailty; false religion. Cognate: 3153 (a noun) -- due to lacking or any
meaningful end; nonsense because transitory. Word Origin ...
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5039. nebalah -- senselessness, disgrace
... NASB Word Usage act of folly (2), disgraceful act (1), disgraceful acts (1),
disgraceful thing (3), folly (3), foolishly (1), foolishness (1), nonsense (1). ...
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What Nonsense is this Out of which they Fabricate a Charge against ...
... 20. What nonsense is this out of which they fabricate a charge against me! ... 20. What
nonsense is this out of which they fabricate a charge against me! ...
/.../20 what nonsense is this.htm

"There, Baby!" Said Diamond; "I'M So Happy that I Can Only Sing ...
... Chapter 25 "There, baby!" said Diamond; "I'm so happy that I can only sing
nonsense.? ... Do you think they ever sing nonsense, mother?". ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 25 there baby said.htm

In the Next Place, Celsus, after Heaping Together, Simply as Mere ...
... who have left to us our books, not knowing at all what the nature of the world is,
and of man, have woven together a web of sheer nonsense." [4533] If he had ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/origen/origen against celsus/chapter l in the next 2.htm

As to Your Charge of Perjury, Since You Refer Me to Your Book; and ...
... Are you not ashamed of hunting up nonsense of this kind and putting me
to the trouble of bringing up similar things against you? ...
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On Smart Novelists and the Smart Set
... Even when they talk pure nonsense it is a careful nonsense " a nonsense of which
they are economical, or, to use the perfect expression of Mr. WS Gilbert in ...
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Accidental Causes of Corruption.
... supposed that Tischendorf's eyes would have been opened when he noticed that in
his own Codex (') one word more (hoi) is dropped,"whereby nonsense is made of ...
/.../chapter iii accidental causes of.htm

My Readers Will not Wonder That, after This, I did My Very Best to ...
... "You silly! you never have done about that dream. I never dreamed but that one,
and it was nonsense enough, I'm sure.". "It wasn't nonsense. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 36 my readers will.htm

But in this Corner Called England, at this End of the Century...
... it. Suddenly, without warning, the women have begun to say all the nonsense
that we ourselves hardly believed when we said it. The ...
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The Excuses of Sinners Condemn God
... Oh, what stupid nonsense! ... This notion that men can't be religious, because
they have some business to do, is the merest nonsense. ...
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Answer to Mr. W's Fourth Objection.
... And where there is a possibility of fraud, it is nonsense, and mere credulity to
talk of a real, certain and stupendous miracle, especially where the jugler ...
/.../section iv answer to mr.htm

Nonsense (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Nonsense (4 Occurrences). Luke 24:11 These words seemed
to them to be nonsense, and they didn't believe them. (WEB NAS NIV). ...
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Nooma

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Gear (3 Occurrences)
... 11. (n.) See 1st Jeer (b). 12. (n.) Anything worthless; stuff; nonsense;
rubbish. 13. (vt) To dress; to put gear on; to harness. 14. ...
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Talk (164 Occurrences)
... French. 5. (vt) To deliver in talking; to speak; to utter; to make a subject
of conversation; as, to talk nonsense; to talk politics. 6 ...
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Rave (1 Occurrence)
... beauty. 6. (vt) To utter in madness or frenzy; to say wildly; as, to rave
nonsense. Multi-Version Concordance Rave (1 Occurrence). ...
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Everlasting (192 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Continuing indefinitely, or during a long period; perpetual; sometimes used,
colloquially, as a strong intensive; as, this everlasting nonsense. Int. ...
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Sheer (2 Occurrences)
... sheer muslin. 3. (vi) Being only what it seems to be; obvious; simple; mere;
downright; as, sheer folly; sheer nonsense. 4. (vi) Straight ...
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Stuff (49 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) A medicine or mixture; a potion. 6. (vt) Refuse or worthless matter;
hence, also, foolish or irrational language; nonsense; trash. ...
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Seemed (89 Occurrences)
... robbers?" (WEB). Luke 24:11 These words seemed to them to be nonsense, and
they didn't believe them. (WEB KJV WEY BBE WBS RSV NIV). Luke ...
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Answers (42 Occurrences)
... Job 21:34 So how can you comfort me with nonsense, seeing that in your answers there
remains only falsehood?" (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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