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Lexicon :: Strong's G4679 - sophizō

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σοφίζω
Transliteration
sophizō (Key)
Pronunciation
sof-id'-zo
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:527,1056

Strong’s Definitions

σοφίζω sophízō, sof-id'-zo; from G4680; to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error:—cunningly devised, make wise.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's G4679 in the following manner: make wise (1x), cunningly devised (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's G4679 in the following manner: make wise (1x), cunningly devised (1x).

  1. to make wise, teach

  2. to become wise, to have understanding

    1. to invent, play the sophist

    2. to devise cleverly or cunningly

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σοφίζω sophízō, sof-id'-zo; from G4680; to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error:—cunningly devised, make wise.
STRONGS G4679:
σοφίζω: 1 aorist infinitive σοφίσαι; (σοφός);
1. to make wise, teach: τινα, 2 Timothy 3:15 (Psalm 18:8 (Ps. 19:8); ἐσόφισάς με τήν ἐντολήν σου, Psalm 118:98 (Ps. 119:98); οὔτε τί ναυτιλιης σεσοφισμενος, οὔτε τί νηῶν, Hesiod, Works, 647).
2. Middle in Greek writings from Herodotus down, mostly as a deponent, to become wise, to have understanding (ἐσοφίσατο ὑπέρ πάντας ἀντρωπους, 1 Kings 4:27(31); add, Ecclesiastes 2:15, etc.; frequent in Sir.); to invent, play the sophist; to devise cleverly or cunningly: perfect passive participle σεσοφίσμενοι μυθοι, 2 Peter 1:16. (Compare: κατασοφίζομαι.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

1 Kings
4:27
Psalms
18:8; 19:8; 119:98
Ecclesiastes
2:15
2 Timothy
3:15
2 Peter
1:16

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4679 matches the Greek σοφίζω (sophizō),
which occurs 11 times in 10 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 3:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 3:8 - And the Lord called Samuel again for the third time: and he arose and went to Heli, and said, Behold, I am here, for thou didst call me: and Heli perceived that the Lord had called the child.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:31

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:31 - (LXX 5:11) And he was wiser than all other men: and he was wiser than Gæthan the Zarite, and than Ænan, and than Chalcad and Darala the sons of Mal.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:7 - (LXX 18:8) The law of the Lord is [fn]perfect, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, instructing babes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:22 - (LXX 104:22) to chastise his rulers at his pleasure, and to teach his elders wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:98

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:98 - (LXX 118:98) Thou hast made me wiser than mine enemies in thy commandment; for it is mine for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:17 - The paths of life turn aside from evil; and the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; and he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; and he that loves his life will spare his mouth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 2:15 - And I said in my heart, As the event of the fool is, so shall it be to me, even to me; and to what purpose have I gained wisdom? I said moreover in my heart, This is also vanity, because the fool speaks of his abundance.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 2:19

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 2:19 - And who knows whether he will be a wise man or a fool? and whether he will have power over all my labour in which I laboured, and wherein I grew wise under the sun? this is also vanity.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:16

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:16 - Be not very just; neither be very wise: lest thou be confounded.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:23

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:23 - All these things have I proved in wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
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