אֱוִיל
(Figuratively) silly · the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language ; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
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אֱוִיל H191 (figuratively) silly
שָׂפָה H8193 the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language ; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
What does אֱוִיל (evil sephatayim) mean in the Bible?
אֱוִיל · שָׂפָה is a Hebrew word meaning "(figuratively) silly". fool(-ish) (man). Speech reveals the arrogance and instability of the fool.
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Meaning
fool(-ish) (man).
Why This Word Matters
Speech reveals the arrogance and instability of the fool. Proverbs 10:10
The phrase highlights how uncontrolled speech exposes foolishness. Proverbs 10:8
Grammatical Forms
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Biblical Occurrences
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