לֶֽ/אֱוִ֣יל
𐤋/𐤀𐤅𐤉𐤋
leevil
for a fool
from an unused root (meaning to be perverse); (figuratively) silly; fool(-ish) (man).
H191
Proverbs 24:7 · Word #2
Lexicon H191
| Lemma | אֱוִיל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤅𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʼĕvîyl |
| Strong's | H191 |
| In-context | for a fool |
Morphology HR/Aamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H191-03
to a perverse fool-man
| Root | אול (ʾ-w-l) |
| Core Meanings | perversity, twistedness, moral foolishness, stubborn folly |
| Semantic Range | fool, morally perverse person, stubborn dullard, one who rejects wisdom or discipline |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical wisdom literature, the אֱוִיל embodies moral perversity and resistant folly rather than simple ignorance. He stands in contrast to the wise and disciplined, illustrating the ethical consequences of rejecting covenantal instruction. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular absolute noun (Ams) with prefixed preposition ל ("to/for"). No article; indefinite sense. Functions substantivally as "fool." |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֱוִיל denotes a morally twisted or perverse fool, reflecting the root sense of inner distortion rather than mere lack of intelligence. The prefixed ל conveys "to/for," and the form is masculine singular absolute, hence "to a perverse fool-man," preserving both the preposition and the masculine singular sense. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אול (perversity, twistedness, moral foolishness, stubborn folly)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H191-01 |
evil | perverse fool-man |
H191-02 |
evilim | perverse fools |
H352-09 |
eyley | mighty ones of |
|
ivaleti | my foolishness |
H200-01 |
ivaleto | his foolishness |
H200-02 |
ivelet | foolishness |
H200-03 |
keivaleto | according to his foolishness |
H191-04 |
veevil | and a perverse fool |
H191-05 |
veevilim | and perverse fools |
H352-23 |
veeylayv | and its mighty-pillars |
H200-04 |
veivelet | foolishness |
H199-01 |
veulam | and yet indeed |
Word Usage (26 occurrences of H191)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 19:11 | אֱוִלִים֙ | evilim | fools |
| Isaiah 35:8 | וֶ/אֱוִילִ֖ים | veevilim | even fools |
| Jeremiah 4:22 | אֱוִ֣יל | evil | foolish |