Aphrosune describes foolish speech or conduct, including self-described boastful talk and an evil named among other acts.

The term most often marks speech presented as foolish in the context of bearing with a speaker or making bold boasts; in Mark 7:22, it is also named as one item in a list of evils.

1. Foolish speech in bold self-presentation · dominant

   In 2 Corinthians 11:1, the genitive singular form occurs in the request that readers bear with the speaker, and the APB renders the clause "bear with me in a little foolishness." In 2 Corinthians 11:17 and 2 Corinthians 11:21, the dative singular form accompanies statements about confidence of boasting and being bold; the APB renders each as speech made "in foolishness."

   2 Corinthians 11:12 Corinthians 11:172 Corinthians 11:21
2. An evil listed among corrupt acts · occasional

   In Mark 7:22, the nominative singular form stands as the final item in a list that includes deceit, debauchery, blasphemy, and pride. The APB renders the list's final item "foolishness."

   Mark 7:22

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "foolishness" in all four verses, placing it in phrases about bearing with speech or boasting in 2 Corinthians and as a list item in Mark 7:22. Its wording confirms the clauses' overall presentation rather than isolating every contribution of the Greek term.