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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 2 times in 2 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 3:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 3:15 - and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to make G4679 you wise G4679 unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:16 -

For we did not make known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, following cleverly G4679 devised G4679 myths, but being eyewitnesses of His majesty.

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