Fool Usage Number: 1
Strong's Number: H191
Original Word: ’ewîl
Strong's Number: H191
Original Word: ’ewîl
Usage Notes: "fool." This word appears primarily in the wisdom literature. A person described by ’ewîl generally lacks wisdom; indeed, wisdom is beyond his grasp (Prov 24:7). In another nuance, "fool" is a morally undesirable individual who despises wisdom and discipline (Prov 1:7; Prov 15:5). He mocks guilt (Prov 14:9), and is quarrelsome (Prov 20:3) and licentious (Prov 7:22). Trying to give him instruction is futile (Prov 16:22).
