παραφρονέωparaphronéō
to be beside oneself, be deranged: 2 Corinthians 11:23.
Greek (New Testament) · G3912
Same root
- παράpará · G3844properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
- φρονέωphronéō · G5426to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience)
- παραφρονίαparaphronía · G3913insanity, i.e. foolhardiness
Where it appears
Appears 1 times in the Bible.
- 2 Corinthians 11:23 Are they servants of Christ? I know I sound like a madman, but I have served him far more! I have worked harder, been put in prison more often, been whipped times without number, and faced death again and again.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.