נָבָל
na.val (H5036)
foolish
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "na.val" (H5036) is defined as "foolish." It belongs to the semantic domain of Cognition & Perception, indicating that it relates to mental processes and understanding. This word is used 18 times in the Bible, suggesting its importance in conveying a particular aspect of human nature. The meaning of "na.val" is clear: it describes someone who lacks wisdom, prudence, or good judgment. This foolishness can manifest in various ways, such as making poor decisions, acting impulsively, or failing to learn from experiences. The word's range of usage encompasses both individuals and groups, implying that foolishness can be a personal trait or a collective characteristic. The significance of "na.val" lies in its emphasis on the importance of wisdom and discernment in human life. By highlighting the consequences of foolishness, the Bible encourages readers to cultivate wisdom, prudence, and good judgment in their own lives. This word serves as a reminder that our choices and actions have consequences, and that wisdom is essential for navigating life's challenges effectively.
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Is this the way you repay Yahweh, foolish and unwise people? Isn’t he your father who has bought you? He has made you and established you.
They have moved me to jealousy with that which is not God. They have provoked me to anger with their vanities. I will move them to jealousy with those who are not a people. I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation.
The king lamented for Abner, and said, “Should Abner die as a fool dies?
As for me, where would I carry my shame? And as for you, you will be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, please speak to the king; for he will not withhold me from you.”
But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. What? Shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?” In all this Job didn’t sin with his lips.
They are children of fools, yes, children of wicked men. They were flogged out of the land.
The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt. They have done abominable deeds. There is no one who does good.
Deliver me from all my transgressions. Don’t make me the reproach of the foolish.
The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity. There is no one who does good.
Remember this, that the enemy has mocked you, Yahweh. Foolish people have blasphemed your name.
Arise, God! Plead your own cause. Remember how the foolish man mocks you all day.
Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
For a servant when he is king, a fool when he is filled with food,
The fool will no longer be called noble, nor the scoundrel be highly respected.
For the fool will speak folly, and his heart will work iniquity, to practice profanity, and to utter error against Yahweh, to make empty the soul of the hungry, and to cause the drink of the thirsty to fail.
As the partridge that sits on eggs which she has not laid, so is he who gets riches, and not by right. In the middle of his days, they will leave him. At his end, he will be a fool.
The Lord Yahweh says, “Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!