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fools

Meaning of “fools”

Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.

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42 occurrences42 verses12 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 13:13

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Matthew 23:17
Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?
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1611 witness · Matthew 23:17 · retained source text

Ye fooles and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the Temple that sanctifieth the gold?

Matthew 23:19
Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
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1611 witness · Matthew 23:19 · retained source text

Ye fooles and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the Altar that sanctifieth the gift?

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