Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
be insane
Usage: παρα-φρονέω (ιαρά, φρήν), [in LXX: Zec.7:11 (סָרַר)* ;] to be beside oneself, be deranged: 2Co.11:23.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3912
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G3912 Quick Answer
Strong's G3912 παραφρονέω (paraphroneo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. paraphroneo (par-af-ron-eh'-o) v. 1. to misthink, i.e. be insane (silly) [from G3844 and G5426] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include fool. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- paraphroneo (par-af-ron-eh'-o) v. 1. to misthink, i.e. be insane (silly) [from G3844 and G5426]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- fool
Meaning and Definition
paraphroneo (par-af-ron-eh'-o) v. 1. to misthink, i.e. be insane (silly) [from G3844 and G5426] KJV: as a fool Root(s): G3844, G5426
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3912. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G3912 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render paraphroneo, 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.
fool
2 Corinthians 11:23
How Strong's G3912 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. 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 1 linked usage.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G3912 (παραφρονέω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Zechariah 7:11 — παραφρονοῦντα
Strong's G3912 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 G3912 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.
Strong's G3912 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
But they refused to attend, and madly turned their back, and made their ears heavy, so that they should not hear.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3912.
But they refused to attend, and madly turned their back, and made their ears heavy, so that they should not hear.
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3912, grouped by book.
Zechariah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G3912 FAQ
What does paraphroneo (παραφρονέω) mean?
Paraphroneo (Strong's G3912) is a Greek word most simply glossed "as a fool". paraphroneo (par-af-ron-eh'-o) v. 1. to misthink, i.e. be insane (silly) [from G3844 and G5426]
How many times is paraphroneo (παραφρονέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G3912 across 2 books.
Where can I study paraphroneo (παραφρονέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3912 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate paraphroneo (παραφρονέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as fool. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3912 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3912, with linked reader references where each row is available.