Definition
ἀνοια, -ας, ἡ
(ἄ-νοος, without understanding), [in LXX: Proverbs 14:8, 2215 (אִוֶּלֶת), Wis.15.18, al. ;]
folly, foolishness: 2 Timothy 3:9; expressed in violent rage (cf. Plat., Tim., 86B): Luke 6:11.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἄνοια:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Luke 6:11ἀνοίας · with rageBut the scribes and Pharisees were filled with rage and began to discuss with one another what they might do to Jesus.
- 2 Timothy 3:9ἄνοια · follyBut they will not advance much further. For just like Jannes and Jambres, their folly will be plain to everyone.