2019-06-18 18:57:27 +00:00
# fool, foolish, folly
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
2019-06-18 18:57:27 +00:00
## Definition:
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
2019-06-13 19:26:17 +00:00
The term “fool” refers to a person who often makes wrong choices, especially choosing to disobey. The term “foolish” describes a person or behavior that is not wise.
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
2019-06-13 19:26:17 +00:00
* In the Bible, the term “fool” usually refers to a person who does not believe or obey God. This is often contrasted to the wise person, who trusts in God and obeys God.
2017-04-15 17:25:45 +00:00
* In the Psalms, David describes a fool as a person who does not believe in God, one who ignores all the evidence of God in his creation.
2017-04-15 17:23:27 +00:00
* The Old Testament book of Proverbs also gives many descriptions of what a fool, or foolish person, is like.
2019-06-13 19:26:17 +00:00
* The term “folly” refers to an action that is not wise because it is against God’ s will. Often “folly” also includes the meaning of something that is ridiculous or dangerous.
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
2019-06-18 18:57:27 +00:00
## Translation Suggestions:
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
2019-06-13 19:26:17 +00:00
* The term “fool” could be translated as “foolish person” or “unwise person” or “senseless person” or “ungodly person.”
* Ways to translate “foolish” could include “lacking understanding” or “unwise” or “senseless.”
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
2017-05-05 21:21:46 +00:00
(See also: [wise ](../kt/wise.md ))
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
2019-06-18 18:57:27 +00:00
## Bible References:
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
2018-09-24 16:05:32 +00:00
* [Ecclesiastes 01:17 ](rc://en/tn/help/ecc/01/17 )
* [Ephesians 05:15 ](rc://en/tn/help/eph/05/15 )
* [Galatians 03:03 ](rc://en/tn/help/gal/03/03 )
* [Genesis 31:28 ](rc://en/tn/help/gen/31/28 )
* [Matthew 07:26 ](rc://en/tn/help/mat/07/26 )
* [Matthew 25:08 ](rc://en/tn/help/mat/25/08 )
* [Proverbs 13:16 ](rc://en/tn/help/pro/13/16 )
* [Psalms 049:13 ](rc://en/tn/help/psa/049/13 )
2017-06-22 17:13:11 +00:00
2019-06-18 18:57:27 +00:00
## Word Data:
2017-06-22 17:13:11 +00:00
2019-06-13 19:26:17 +00:00
* Strong’ s: H191, H196, H200, H1198, H1984, H2973, H3684, H3687, H3688, H3689, H3690, H5014, H5034, H5036, H5039, H5528, H5529, H5530, H5531, H6612, H8417, H8602, H8604, G453, G454, G781, G801, G877, G878, G2757, G3150, G3154, G3471, G3472, G3473, G3474, G3912