Sophizō σοφίζω
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| σοφίζω | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | sophizō |
| Strong's number | G4679 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Gloss | to make wise |
| Occurrences | 2 in 2 verses |
| Most frequent in | 2 Timothy (1) |
Sophizō (Greek σοφίζω, Strong's G4679) is a Greek verb meaning “to make wise”. It occurs 2 times in 2 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
σοφίζω
(σοφός), [in LXX chiefly for חָכָם ;]
to make wise, instruct: with accusative of person(s), 2Ti.3:15 (cf. Psa.19:8 (Psa.119:98). As depon., -ομαι;
(a) intrans., to become wise (I2Ki.4:27 (3Ki.5:11), Ecc.2:15, and frequently in Sir.7:5, al.);
(b) trans., to invent, devise cleverly: pass., 2Pe.1:16
(cf. κατα-σοφίζομαι).†
(AS)
(σοφός), [in LXX chiefly for חָכָם ;]
to make wise, instruct: with accusative of person(s), 2Ti.3:15 (cf. Psa.19:8 (Psa.119:98). As depon., -ομαι;
(a) intrans., to become wise (I2Ki.4:27 (3Ki.5:11), Ecc.2:15, and frequently in Sir.7:5, al.);
(b) trans., to invent, devise cleverly: pass., 2Pe.1:16
(cf. κατα-σοφίζομαι).†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | make (1), wise (1), devised (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | make you wise (1), cleverly devised (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Sophizō, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
2 Timothy
- 2 Timothy 3:15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
2 Peter
- 2 Peter 1:16For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).