כְּסִיל
Properly, fat , i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
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What does כְּסִיל (kesil) mean in the Bible?
כְּסִיל (kesil) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, fat , i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly". properly, fat, i. Foolishness results in destructive behavior that harms others. This term runs through the canonical themes of Wisdom.
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Meaning
Stupidity conceived as mental heaviness or dullness; the fool's mind lacks quickness and agility
properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly BDB: stupid fellow Usage: fool(-ish).
Why This Word Matters
Foolishness results in destructive behavior that harms others. Proverbs 10:1
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
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