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Lexicon :: Strong's G4680 - sophos

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σοφός
Transliteration
sophos (Key)
Pronunciation
sof-os'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
Akin to saphes (clear)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:465,1056

Strong’s Definitions

σοφός sophós, sof-os'; akin to σαφής saphḗs (clear); wise (in a most general application):—wise. Compare G5429.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 22x

The KJV translates Strong's G4680 in the following manner: wise (22x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 22x
The KJV translates Strong's G4680 in the following manner: wise (22x).

  1. wise

    1. skilled, expert: of artificers

    2. wise, skilled in letters, cultivated, learned

      1. of the Greek philosophers and orators

      2. of Jewish theologians

      3. of Christian teachers

    3. forming the best plans and using the best means for their execution

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σοφός sophós, sof-os'; akin to σαφής saphḗs (clear); wise (in a most general application):—wise. Compare G5429.
STRONGS G4680:
σοφός, σοφή, σοφόν (akin to σαφής and to the Latinsapio, sapiens, sapor, 'to have a taste', etc.; Curtius, § 628; (Vanicek, p. 991)), the Sept. for חָכָם; (from Theognis, Pindar, Aeschylus down); wise, i. e.
a. skilled, expert: εἰς τί, Romans 16:19; of artificers (cf. Grimm, Exeg. Hdbch. on Sap. (Wisdom 7:21), p. 151): ἀρχιτέκτων, 1 Corinthians 3:10; Isaiah 3:3 (δημιουργός, of God, Xenophon, mem. 1, 4, 7).
b. wise, i. e. skilled in letters, cultivated, learned: Romans 1:14, 22; of the Greek philosophers (and orators, see σοφία, a.), 1 Corinthians 1:19f, 26; 1 Corinthians 3:18f,(20); of the Jewish theologians, Matthew 11:25; Luke 10:21; of Christian teachers, Matthew 23:34.
c. wise in a practical sense, i. e. one who in action is governed by piety and integrity: Ephesians 5:15; James 3:13; and accordingly is a suitable person to settle private quarrels, 1 Corinthians 6:5.
d. wise in a philosophic sense, forming the best plans and using the best means for their execution: so of God, Romans 16:27, and Rec. in 1 Timothy 1:17; Jude 1:25; σοφώτερον, contains more wisdom, is more sagaciously thought out, 1 Corinthians 1:25.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Isaiah
3:3
Matthew
11:25; 23:34
Luke
10:21
Romans
1:14; 1:22; 16:19; 16:27
1 Corinthians
1:19; 1:25; 1:26; 3:10; 3:18; 6:5
Ephesians
5:15
1 Timothy
1:17
James
3:13
Jude
1:25

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4680 matches the Greek σοφός (sophos),
which occurs 20 times in 19 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 11:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 11:25 - At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 23:34

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 23:34 - "For this reason I am sending you prophets and wise men and experts in the law, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:21

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:21 - On that same occasion Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 1:14

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:14 - I am a debtor both to the Greeks and to the barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 1:22

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:22 - Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 16:19

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 16:19 - Your obedience is known to all and thus I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 16:27

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 16:27 - to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever! Amen.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:19 - For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will thwart the cleverness of the intelligent."

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:20 - Where is the wise man? Where is the expert in the Mosaic law? Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made the wisdom of the world foolish?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:25

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:25 - For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:26

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:26 - Think about the circumstances of your call, brothers and sisters. Not many were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were born to a privileged position.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:27 - But God chose what the world thinks foolish to shame the wise, and God chose what the world thinks weak to shame the strong.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 3:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 3:10 - According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master-builder I laid a foundation, but someone else builds on it. And each one must be careful how he builds.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 3:18

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 3:18 - Guard against self-deception, each of you. If someone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become foolish so that he can become wise.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 3:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 3:19 - For the wisdom of this age is foolishness with God. As it is written, "He catches the wise in their craftiness."

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 3:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 3:20 - And again, "The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile."

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 6:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 6:5 - I say this to your shame! Is there no one among you wise enough to settle disputes between fellow Christians?

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 5:15

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 5:15 - Therefore be very careful how you live - not as unwise but as wise,

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 3:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:13 - Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.
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