19 occurrences

'Simple' in the Bible

I saw among the simple ones. I discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding,

Verse ConceptsLack Of DiscernmentMaturity, PhysicalMiddle AgeBad ChildrenYouthVirtues Of Young PeopleFoolish People

You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfAcquiring WisdomFools Becoming Wise

"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,

Verse ConceptsWisdom And Guidance

"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here." as for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,

A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfShrewdnessPrudenceThinkingScience

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Verse ConceptsPrudenceValuing Knowledge

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFloggingMockeryRebukeScornersAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving Peoplemockers

When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfMockeryScornersAcquiring KnowledgeJudicial PunishmentMan's Wisdommockers

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Verse ConceptsBeing In DebtWisdom, Human ImportanceHiding From Peopleconsequences

So you shall do on the seventh [day] of the month for everyone who errs, and for him who is simple: so you shall make atonement for the house.

Verse ConceptsIgnorance Of EvilAtoning By SacrificesReconciliationignorance

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Childlike (4 instances)
Elementary (6 instances)
Homely (1 instance)
Household (360 instances)
Simple (46 instances)
Simple-Minded (5 instances)
Simpleton (2 instances)

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
פּתאי פּתי פּתי 
P@thiy 
Usage: 19

פּתיּוּת 
P@thayuwth 
Usage: 1

ἄκακος 
Akakos 
Usage: 2

ἀκέραιος 
Akeraios 
Usage: 2

ἁπλότης 
Haplotes 
Usage: 8