Definition and Usage:
The term "naught" in the Bible generally refers to something that is worthless, of no value, or comes to nothing. It is often used to describe actions, plans, or things that are futile or have no lasting significance. The word can also imply moral worthlessness or wickedness.

Biblical References:

1. Proverbs 20:14 : "Worthless, worthless! says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats." This verse illustrates the concept of deceit and undervaluing something to gain an advantage, highlighting the moral implications of calling something "naught" or worthless.

2. Isaiah 41:24 : "Behold, you are nothing and your work is of no value. Anyone who chooses you is detestable." Here, the prophet Isaiah speaks against idols and false gods, declaring them to be of no worth or consequence, emphasizing the futility of idolatry.

3. Acts 5:38-39 : "So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God." This passage, spoken by Gamaliel, underscores the idea that human plans without divine backing are destined to come to naught.

4. 1 Corinthians 1:28 : "He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are." Paul speaks of God's wisdom in choosing what the world considers worthless or "naught" to accomplish His purposes, turning worldly values upside down.

Theological Implications:

The concept of "naught" in the Bible often serves to contrast human efforts and values with divine purpose and worth. It underscores the futility of relying on human wisdom, strength, or material wealth apart from God. The Scriptures consistently teach that what is esteemed by the world can be rendered worthless in the light of God's eternal perspective.

Moral and Ethical Considerations:

From a moral standpoint, the use of "naught" in the Bible calls believers to evaluate their lives and actions in terms of eternal significance rather than temporal success. It challenges individuals to seek God's will and purpose, recognizing that only what is done for Christ will last. The term also serves as a warning against deceit, idolatry, and placing value on things that ultimately do not matter in God's kingdom.

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to focus on what is truly valuable in God's eyes, such as faith, obedience, and love. The concept of "naught" invites Christians to examine their priorities and to invest in what has eternal value, rather than what the world may deem important. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and reliance on God's wisdom rather than human understanding.1. (adv.) Nothing.

2. (n.) The arithmetical character 0; a cipher. See Cipher.

3. (adv.) In no degree; not at all.

4. (a.) of no value or account; worthless; bad; useless.

5. (a.) Hence, vile; base; naughty.

NAUGHT; NAUGHTY; NAUGHTINESS

not, no'-ti, nes: In the sense of bad, worthless, worthlessness, the words in the King James Version represent the Hebrew ra`, changed in the Revised Version (British and American) to "bad" (2 Kings 2:19 Proverbs 20:14 Jeremiah 24:2), roa`, retained in the Revised Version (British and American) "naughtiness" (1 Samuel 17:28), hawwah, rendered in the Revised Version (British and American) in Proverbs 11:6 "iniquity," and in 17:4 "mischievous." In Proverbs 6:12, "naughty person," literally, "man of Belial," is in the Revised Version (British and American) "worthless person." In the New Testament, "superfluity of naughtiness" in James 1:21 (for kakia) becomes margin the Revised Version (British and American) overflowing of wickedness," margin "malice," and in The Wisdom of Solomon 12:10, the King James Version's "naughty generation" (poneros) is made into "by birth.... evil."

James Orr

1847. exoudeneo -- to despise, treat with contempt
... of Speech: Verb Transliteration: exoudeneo Phonetic Spelling: (ex-oo-den-o'-o) Short
Definition: I ignore, despise Definition: I set at naught, ignore, despise ...
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1848. exoutheneo -- to despise, treat with contempt
... Speech: Verb Transliteration: exoutheneo Phonetic Spelling: (ex-oo-then-eh'-o) Short
Definition: I ignore, despise Definition: I set at naught, ignore, despise ...
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1432. dorean -- as a gift, to no purpose
... See 1431 (). Word Origin adverb from dorea Definition as a gift, to no purpose NASB
Word Usage freely (1). without a cause, freely, for naught, in vain. ...
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2673. katargeo -- to render inoperative, abolish
... inoperative, abolish. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katargeo Phonetic Spelling:
(kat-arg-eh'-o) Short Definition: I bring to naught, sever, abolish ...
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3089. luo -- to loose, to release, to dissolve
... loo'-o) Short Definition: I loose, untie, release, destroy Definition: (a) I loose,
untie, release, (b) met: I break, destroy, set at naught, contravene; I ...
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4487. rhema -- a word, by impl. a matter
... collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration,
command or dispute); with a negative naught whatever -- + evil ...
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205. aven -- trouble, sorrow, wickedness
... affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourner, naught,. From
an unused root perhaps meaning properly, to pant (hence ...
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1951. hun -- to be easy
... be ready. A primitive root; properly, to be naught, ie (figuratively) to be
(causatively, act) light -- be ready. 1950, 1951. hun. 1952 . Strong's Numbers.
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7451. ra' -- bad, evil
... favouredness), man, thing), + exceedingly, X great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy,
hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), + mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome ...
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Naught among Things Contingent Can be Said to be Necessarily done ...
... ARTICLE V Naught among things contingent can be said to be NECESSARILY
done in respect to the Divine decree. Naught among things ...
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The Parable of the Pilgrim
... or resisting, or troubling yourself about them, but pass on quietly, having this
only in your mind, and sometimes on you tongue, I have naught, I am naught, I ...
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On Grace.
... for as water is made hot through fire and becomes cold again if the fire be withdrawn,
so, as S. Austin says, "All creatures that are made of naught, so are ...
/.../rolle/the form of perfect living and other prose treatises/on grace.htm

ChapterThree May be Paraphrased, I Think, Somewhat in this Way...
... There is naught abiding, like the winds and waters that he has noted in chapter
one; man's life is but a wheel that turns: death follows birth, and all the ...
/.../jennings/old groans and new songs/chapter iii chapter three may.htm

The Punishment of Atsu
... "I have received naught which was not intended for me," the taskmaster replied warmly. ...
"Naught"naught of any lasting hurt," the newcomer replied carelessly. ...
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But Now, Thou Mayst Ask Me and Say, "Thou Speakest So Much of Love ...
... certainty. GOD is light and burning. Light clarifies our reason; burning
kindles our will, that we desire naught but Him. Love is ...
/.../the form of perfect living and other prose treatises/chapter x but now thou.htm

The Climax of Ecclesiastes' Exercises Seems to have Been Reached ...
... shall tell? "Vain toil of fools! It wearieth him,"this man who knoweth naught
"That may befall his going to the city.". This seems ...
/.../jennings/old groans and new songs/chapter x the climax of.htm

To Three Italian Cardinals
... In this state he can recognize no truth nor goodness; he recognizes naught
but falsehood, because he has not light. For truly had ...
/.../benincasa/letters of catherine benincasa/to three italian cardinals.htm

First Part of the Book.
... says Seneca, "life flies, death follows." And S. Augustine says "Life is nothing
else but a swift running to death." Therefore, there is naught to tell by, how ...
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Source
... quoted: I tell you naught for your comfort,. Yea, naught for your desire,.
Save that the sky grows darker yet. And the sea rises higher. ...
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Naught (40 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. NAUGHT; NAUGHTY; NAUGHTINESS. ... evil." James
Orr. Multi-Version Concordance Naught (40 Occurrences). ...
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Naughtiness (3 Occurrences)
... (n.) The quality or state of being naughty; perverseness; badness; wickedness.
Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. NAUGHT; NAUGHTY; NAUGHTINESS. ...
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Nought (104 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n. & adv.) See Naught. ... NOUGHT. not (chinnam; katargeo)
"Nought" is to be distinguished from "naught" implying "badness" (see NAUGHT). ...
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Boasteth (5 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Proverbs 20:14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he
is gone his way, then he boasteth. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Natures (12 Occurrences)

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Nothing (769 Occurrences)
... a trifle. 4. (n.) A cipher; naught. 5. (adv.) In no degree; not at all;
in no wise. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. NOTHING. nuth ...
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Naughty (3 Occurrences)
... improper conduct; as, a naughty child. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
NAUGHT; NAUGHTY; NAUGHTINESS. not, no'-ti, nes: In the sense ...
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Undo (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To reverse, as what has been done; to
annul; to bring to naught. 2. (vt) To loose; to open; to ...
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Worshipeth (5 Occurrences)
... Acts 19:27 So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at naught; but
also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her ...
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Idol (56 Occurrences)
... etc.). (2.) `Elil, "a thing of naught" (Psalm 97:7; Isaiah 19:3); a word
of contempt, used of the gods of Noph (Ezek. 30:13). (3 ...
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