4 occurrences

'Foolish' in the Bible

[This is] because the foolishness of God [is not foolishness at all and] is wiser than men [far beyond human comprehension], and the weakness of God is stronger than men [far beyond the limits of human effort].

Verse ConceptsGod, Wisdom OfStrength, HumanWeakness, PhysicalWisdom, Source Of HumanGod's WeaknessFoolishness Of GodWise MenGod Is StrongStrengthIgnorance of GodStrength, God Is OurGods PlanWeaknessGod's Plan For UsStrength And Lovehumorhumanity

But God has selected [for His purpose] the foolish things of the world to shame the wise [revealing their ignorance], and God has selected [for His purpose] the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong [revealing their frailty].

Verse ConceptsMidgetsChosen InstrumentsWeakness, SpiritualSmall Things God UsesFoolishness Of GodFoolishness Of MenShaming PeopleChosen DisciplesWise Man Or FoolMighty in its influenceWeakness

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool [discarding his worldly pretensions and acknowledging his lack of wisdom], so that he may become [truly] wise.

Verse ConceptsAcademicsPride, Examples OfThoughtWisdom, Source Of HumanFalse WisdomFoolish PeopleDeceiving OneselfBe Wise!FoolsDeceptionwise

You fool! Every time you plant seed you sow something that does not come to life [germinating, springing up and growing] unless it first dies.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfSeedFoolish PeopleDeath Of God's PeopleLife And Deathnatural DeathFoolsReaping What You SowPlanting SeedsChange And Growthrebirth

Bible Theasaurus

Absurd (4 instances)
Extravagant (2 instances)
Foolish (271 instances)
Frivolous (4 instances)
Improper (9 instances)
Inconsistent (5 instances)
Insensate (1 instance)
Irrational (9 instances)