Definition: The word 'bonzo' in the Bible means 'foolish' or 'unwary.' It's from Hebrew and refers to someone who is rash, uncertain, or not wise. In the Old Testament, it frequently appears in references to a woman whose son was foolish, a parable about the foolhardiness of Abraham (Gen. 25), and an allusion to the foolishness of Israel at Mount Sinai (Ex. 19). The word is used in a variety of contexts throughout the Bible to describe individuals who are prone to rash actions or make mistakes without understanding their consequences.