Lexical Definition
ἄνοια ánoia (an'-oy-ah) folly G:N-F
from a compound of Α (as a negative particle) and νοῦς
folly, madness.
- stupidity
- by implication, rage
Usage: 4 forms in 6 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἄνοια | the folly | 2Tim.3.9 |
| ἀνοίασ | with rage | Luke.6.11 |
| άνοιαν | thoughtlessness | LXX.Ps.22.2 |
| άνοια | Thoughtlessness | LXX.Prov.22.15 • LXX.Eccl.11.10 |
| but the thoughtlessness | LXX.Prov.14.8 |
Abbott-Smith
ἄνοια, -ας, ἡ (< ἄ-νοος, without understanding), [in LXX: Pr 14:8 22:15 (אִוֶּלֶת), Wi 15:18, al.;]
folly, foolishness: II Ti 3:9; expressed in violent rage (cf. Plat., Tim., 86B): Lk 6:11.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 14:8 · 22:15 |
| Luke | 6:11 |
| 2 Timothy | 3:9 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἄνοια,
Epic dialect ἀνοίη [Refs 6th c.BC+], ἡ:— the character of an ἄνοος, want of understanding, folly, ἀνοίη in folly, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; πολλῆ ἀνοια χρῆσθαι to be a great fool, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἄνοιαν ὀφλισκάνειν to be thought a fool, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; but opposed to μανία, [Refs]: plural, follies, [Refs 5th c.BC+]