Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
foolishness
Usage: μωρία, -ας, ἡ (μωρός), [in LXX: Sir.20:31 * ;] foolishness: 1Co.1:18 1:21 1:23 2:14 3:19.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3472
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
2
Strong's G3472 Quick Answer
Strong's G3472 μωρία (moria) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. moria (mo-ree'-ah) n. 1. silliness, i.e. absurdity [from G3474] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include foolishness. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- moria (mo-ree'-ah) n. 1. silliness, i.e. absurdity [from G3474]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- foolishness
Meaning and Definition
moria (mo-ree'-ah) n. 1. silliness, i.e. absurdity [from G3474] KJV: foolishness Root(s): G3474
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3472. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G3472 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render moria, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
foolishness
1 Corinthians 1:18
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How Strong's G3472 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 5 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G3472 (μωρία) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Sirach 20:31 — μωρίαν
- Sirach 41:15 — μωρίαν
Strong's G3472 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G3472 in the New Testament
5 indexed usages in New Testament.
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
Strong's G3472 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Better is he that hideth his folly Than a man that hideth his wisdom.
A man that hideth his foolishness is better Than a man that hideth his wisdom.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3472.
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
Better is he that hideth his folly Than a man that hideth his wisdom.
A man that hideth his foolishness is better Than a man that hideth his wisdom.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3472, grouped by book.
1 Corinthians 5 usages, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G3472 FAQ
What does moria (μωρία) mean?
Moria (Strong's G3472) is a Greek word most simply glossed "foolishness". moria (mo-ree'-ah) n. 1. silliness, i.e. absurdity [from G3474]
How many times is moria (μωρία) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G3472 across 2 books.
Where can I study moria (μωρία) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3472 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate moria (μωρία)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as foolishness. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3472 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3472, with linked reader references where each row is available.