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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish and five were wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And five of them were foolish, and five wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And five of them were wise, and five <i>were</i> foolish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now five of them were wise, and five <i>were</i> foolish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And five of them were foolish, and five were prudent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now five of them were foolish, and five were prudent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish [thoughtless, silly, and careless], and five were wise [far-sighted, practical, and sensible].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish and five were wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish and five were sensible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And five of them were foolish, and five were wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish and five were wise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And five of them were foolish, and five were wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish, and the other five were wise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now five of them were foolish, and five were wise, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Five of them were wise, and five were foolish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Five of the virgins were foolish, and five were wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish and five were wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and five of them were prudent, and five foolish;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And five of them were foolish, and five wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and five of them were prudent, and five foolish;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And five of them were discerning, and five foolish.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And five of them were foolish, and five wise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But five of them were foolish, and five were prudent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish and five were wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Five of them were wise, and five were foolish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But five of them were wise and five were foolish.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Five of them were wise, and five were foolish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And five of them were foolish, and five were wise.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But five of them were provident, and five foolish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />five of them were wise, and five were foolish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish and five were wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And five of them were foolish, and five wise;<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>and five <Fr><i>were</i><FR> foolish.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/25-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7480" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm">The Parable of the Ten Virgins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4002.htm" title="4002: pente (Adj-NFP) -- Five. A primary number; five.">Five</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GF3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">were</a> <a href="/greek/3474.htm" title="3474: mōrai (Adj-NFP) -- Probably from the base of musterion; dull or stupid, i.e. Heedless, blockhead, absurd.">foolish,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4002.htm" title="4002: pente (Adj-NFP) -- Five. A primary number; five.">five were</a> <a href="/greek/5429.htm" title="5429: phronimoi (Adj-NFP) -- Intelligent, prudent, sensible, wise. From phren; thoughtful, i.e. Sagacious or discreet; in a bad sense conceited.">wise.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">3</span>The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">Matthew 13:47-50</a></span><br />Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish. / When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away. / So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-1.htm">Matthew 22:1-14</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to them in parables: / “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. / He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45-51</a></span><br />Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-35.htm">Luke 12:35-40</a></span><br />Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. / Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once. / Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-25.htm">Luke 13:25-30</a></span><br />After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’ / Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ / And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-34.htm">Luke 14:34-35</a></span><br />Salt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with what will it be seasoned? / It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile, and it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-11.htm">Luke 19:11-27</a></span><br />While the people were listening to this, Jesus proceeded to tell them a parable, because He was near Jerusalem and they thought the kingdom of God would appear imminently. / So He said, “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to lay claim to his kingship and then return. / Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-1.htm">John 15:1-6</a></span><br />“I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-24</a></span><br />Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">1 Corinthians 3:12-15</a></span><br />If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, / his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. / If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">2 Corinthians 11:2-3</a></span><br />I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. / I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">Ephesians 5:15-17</a></span><br />Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. / Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12-13</a></span><br />Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. / For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6-8</a></span><br />So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. / For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. / But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a></b></br> Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Matthew 13:19-23,38-43,47,48</a></b></br> When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth <i>it</i> not, then cometh the wicked <i>one</i>, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/22-10.htm">Matthew 22:10,11</a></b></br> So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/20-9.htm">Five</a> <a href="/matthew/23-17.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Prudent</a> <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/25-15.htm">Five</a> <a href="/matthew/25-3.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/matthew/25-4.htm">Prudent</a> <a href="/matthew/25-4.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">The parable of the ten virgins,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">and of the talents.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Also the description of the last judgment.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Five of them were foolish</b><br>In the parable of the ten virgins, the "foolish" virgins represent those who are unprepared for the coming of the bridegroom, symbolizing Christ's return. The term "foolish" in biblical context often denotes a lack of spiritual insight or discernment (<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>). This reflects the broader biblical theme of wisdom versus folly, where folly is associated with ignoring God's commandments and wisdom with obedience and preparedness (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). The foolish virgins' lack of preparation can be seen as a warning against complacency in one's spiritual life, emphasizing the need for vigilance and readiness for the Second Coming of Christ.<p><b>and five were wise</b><br>The "wise" virgins, in contrast, are those who are prepared and ready for the bridegroom's arrival. Wisdom in the Bible is frequently linked to the fear of the Lord and living according to His will (<a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-18</a>). The wise virgins' preparedness is a metaphor for spiritual readiness and faithfulness, highlighting the importance of living a life that is in alignment with God's expectations. This distinction between the wise and foolish virgins echoes the teachings of Jesus in other parables, such as the wise and foolish builders (<a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>), where wisdom is equated with hearing and acting upon Jesus' words. The wise virgins' actions serve as an encouragement to believers to remain steadfast and vigilant in their faith, anticipating Christ's return with joy and expectation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ten_virgins.htm">The Ten Virgins</a></b><br>These are the central figures in the parable. They represent believers who are awaiting the return of Christ, symbolized by the bridegroom. The ten virgins are divided into two groups: wise and foolish.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_bridegroom.htm">The Bridegroom</a></b><br>This figure represents Jesus Christ, whose return is anticipated by the virgins. The bridegroom's arrival is a key event in the parable, symbolizing the Second Coming of Christ.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wedding_feast.htm">The Wedding Feast</a></b><br>This event symbolizes the Kingdom of Heaven and the ultimate union of Christ with His Church. It is the culmination of the waiting period and the reward for those who are prepared.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_preparedness.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Preparedness</a></b><br>Just as the wise virgins were prepared with extra oil, believers must be spiritually ready for Christ's return. This involves cultivating a relationship with God and living according to His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_foolishness.htm">The Consequences of Foolishness</a></b><br>The foolish virgins' lack of preparation serves as a warning. Spiritual negligence can lead to missing out on the blessings of God's Kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_wisdom.htm">The Value of Wisdom</a></b><br>Wisdom, in this context, is not just intellectual knowledge but practical application of God's truth in daily life. It involves making choices that align with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_readiness.htm">The Urgency of Readiness</a></b><br>The parable emphasizes the suddenness of the bridegroom's arrival. Believers should live with a sense of urgency, always ready for Christ's return.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>The parable suggests that while each virgin is responsible for her own preparation, the community of believers can encourage and support one another in staying vigilant.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_the_book_of_amos.htm">Are you prepared for the wedding feast properly?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_wisely_use_your_resources.htm">How do you wisely use your given resources?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/abigail's_role_in_david's_life.htm">What role did Abigail play in David's life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_samaritanism's_belief.htm">What defines the pride of those who walk?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Five of them were wise.</span>--The word is the same as in <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm" title="Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?">Matthew 24:45</a>, where see Note.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Five of them were wise</span> (<span class="greek">φρόνιμοι</span>, <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45</a>), <span class="cmt_word">and five were foolish.</span> The best uncials (<span class="hebrew">א</span>, B, C, D, L) invert the clauses, in agreement with the order in vers. 3, 4. So the Vulgate. In this case the idea would be that the foolish were a more prominent and noticeable class than the others. All the virgins were outwardly the same, were provided with the same lamps, prepared to perform the same office; the difference in their characters is proved by the result. Their folly is seen in the fact that at the time of action they were unable to do the part which a little care and forethought would have enabled them to perform successfully. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/25-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Five</span><br /><span class="grk">πέντε</span> <span class="translit">(pente)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4002.htm">Strong's 4002: </a> </span><span class="str2">Five. A primary number; 'five'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξ</span> <span class="translit">(ex)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(autōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦσαν</span> <span class="translit">(ēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">foolish,</span><br /><span class="grk">μωραὶ</span> <span class="translit">(mōrai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3474.htm">Strong's 3474: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from the base of musterion; dull or stupid, i.e. Heedless, blockhead, absurd.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">five [were]</span><br /><span class="grk">πέντε</span> <span class="translit">(pente)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4002.htm">Strong's 4002: </a> </span><span class="str2">Five. A primary number; 'five'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wise.</span><br /><span class="grk">φρόνιμοι</span> <span class="translit">(phronimoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5429.htm">Strong's 5429: </a> </span><span class="str2">Intelligent, prudent, sensible, wise. From phren; thoughtful, i.e. Sagacious or discreet; in a bad sense conceited.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/25-2.htm">Matthew 25:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/25-2.htm">Matthew 25:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/25-2.htm">Matthew 25:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/25-2.htm">Matthew 25:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/25-2.htm">Matthew 25:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/25-2.htm">Matthew 25:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/25-2.htm">Matthew 25:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/25-2.htm">Matthew 25:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/25-2.htm">Matthew 25:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/25-2.htm">Matthew 25:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/25-2.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 25:2 Five of them were foolish and five (Matt. 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