5 occurrences

'Stupid' in the Bible

“For My people are stupid and foolish,” [says the Lord to Jeremiah];“They do not know Me;They are foolish childrenAnd have no understanding.They are shrewd [enough] to do evil,But they do not know [how] to do good.”

Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Examples OfChildishnessGod, Revelation OfGood WorksKnowing God, Effects OfSkillWisdom, Human ImportanceDullnessNot Knowing HowFoolishness Of MenSkilled PeopleWorldly WisdomGood Children

But they are altogether irrational and stupid and foolishIn their discipline of delusion—their idol is [only] wood [it is ridiculous, empty and worthless]!

Verse ConceptsFutilityFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Examples OfVanityFoolishness Of Mendoctrine

Every man has become [like a brute] irrational and stupid, without knowledge [of God];Every goldsmith is shamed by his carved idols;For his molten images are frauds and lies,And there is no breath in them.

Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfIdolatry, Objections ToHaving No BreathFoolishness Of MenShame Of IdolatryDisappointmentHinduism

For the shepherds [of the people] have become [like brutes,] irrational and stupid,And have not searched for the Lord or asked about Him or realized their need for Him;Therefore they have not been wise and have not prospered,And all their flocks are scattered.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Examples OfComplacencyenquiring of GodAskingGuidance, Need For God'sPrayer, Practicalities OfPrayerlessnessShepherds, As Kings And LeadersWisdom, Human ImportanceInadequate ShepherdingScattered Like SheepNot Seeking GodFoolishness Of Menprospering

Every man has become stupid and brutelike, without knowledge [of God];Every goldsmith is shamed by the cast images he has made;For his molten idols are a lie,And there is no breath [of life] or spirit in them.

Verse ConceptsCraftsmenFools, Characteristics OfHaving No BreathFoolishness Of MenShame Of IdolatryThose Who Were Ignorant

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