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Folly <ref name="term_3678" /> | == Charles Buck Theological Dictionary <ref name="term_19783" /> == | ||
<p> According to Mr. Locke, consists in the drawing of false conclusions from just principles, by which it is distinguished from madness, which draws just conclusions from false principles. But this seems too confined a definition. Folly, in its most general acceptation, denotes a weakness of intellect or apprehension, or some partial absurdity in sentiment or conduct. </p> <p> See EVIL, SIN. </p> | |||
== King James Dictionary <ref name="term_60336" /> == | |||
<p> FOL'LY, n. See Fool. </p> 1. [[Weakness]] of intellect imbecility of mind. want of understanding. <p> A fool layeth open his folly. Proverbs 13 . </p> 2. A weak or absurd act not highly criminal an act which is inconsistent with the dictates of reason, or with the ordinary rules of prudence. In this sense it may be used in the singular, but is generally in the plural. [[Hence]] we speak of the follies of youth. 3. An absurd act which is highly sinful any conduct contrary to the laws of [[God]] or man sin scandalous crimes that which violates moral precepts and dishonors the offender. [[Shechem]] wrought folly in Israel. [[Achan]] wrought folly in Israel. [[Genesis]] 34 . Joshua 7 . 4. [[Criminal]] weakness depravity of mind. | |||
== Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words <ref name="term_77719" /> == | |||
<div> 1: Ἄνοια (Strong'S #454 [[Noun]] [[Feminine]] anoia an'-oy-ah ) </div> <p> lit. signifies "without understanding" (a, negative, nous, "mind"); hence, "folly," or, rather, "senselessness," 2 Timothy 3:9; in Luke 6:11 it denotes violent or mad rage, "madness." See Madness. Cp. anoetos, "foolish." </p> 2 Corinthians 11:1 | |||
== Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_122726" /> == | |||
<p> (1): </p> <p> (n.) The result of a foolish action or enterprise. </p> <p> (2): </p> <p> (n.) [[Scandalous]] crime; sin; specifically, as applied to a woman, wantonness. </p> <p> (3): </p> <p> (n.) A foolish act; an inconsiderate or thoughtless procedure; weak or light-minded conduct; foolery. </p> <p> (4): </p> <p> (n.) The state of being foolish; want of good sense; levity, weakness, or derangement of mind. </p> | |||
== International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_3678" /> == | |||
<p> '''''fol´i''''' . See [[Fool]] . </p> | <p> '''''fol´i''''' . See [[Fool]] . </p> | ||
== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_40397" /> == | |||
<p> (See [[Fool]]). </p> | |||
==References == | ==References == | ||
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<ref name="term_60336"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/king-james-dictionary/folly Folly from King James Dictionary]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_77719"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/vine-s-expository-dictionary-of-nt-words/folly Folly from Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_122726"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/webster-s-dictionary/folly Folly from Webster's Dictionary]</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 08:38, 12 October 2021
Charles Buck Theological Dictionary [1]
According to Mr. Locke, consists in the drawing of false conclusions from just principles, by which it is distinguished from madness, which draws just conclusions from false principles. But this seems too confined a definition. Folly, in its most general acceptation, denotes a weakness of intellect or apprehension, or some partial absurdity in sentiment or conduct.
See EVIL, SIN.
King James Dictionary [2]
FOL'LY, n. See Fool.
1. Weakness of intellect imbecility of mind. want of understanding.
A fool layeth open his folly. Proverbs 13 .
2. A weak or absurd act not highly criminal an act which is inconsistent with the dictates of reason, or with the ordinary rules of prudence. In this sense it may be used in the singular, but is generally in the plural. Hence we speak of the follies of youth. 3. An absurd act which is highly sinful any conduct contrary to the laws of God or man sin scandalous crimes that which violates moral precepts and dishonors the offender. Shechem wrought folly in Israel. Achan wrought folly in Israel. Genesis 34 . Joshua 7 . 4. Criminal weakness depravity of mind.
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [3]
lit. signifies "without understanding" (a, negative, nous, "mind"); hence, "folly," or, rather, "senselessness," 2 Timothy 3:9; in Luke 6:11 it denotes violent or mad rage, "madness." See Madness. Cp. anoetos, "foolish."
2 Corinthians 11:1
Webster's Dictionary [4]
(1):
(n.) The result of a foolish action or enterprise.
(2):
(n.) Scandalous crime; sin; specifically, as applied to a woman, wantonness.
(3):
(n.) A foolish act; an inconsiderate or thoughtless procedure; weak or light-minded conduct; foolery.
(4):
(n.) The state of being foolish; want of good sense; levity, weakness, or derangement of mind.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [5]
fol´i . See Fool .
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [6]
(See Fool).
References
- ↑ Folly from Charles Buck Theological Dictionary
- ↑ Folly from King James Dictionary
- ↑ Folly from Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words
- ↑ Folly from Webster's Dictionary
- ↑ Folly from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- ↑ Folly from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
