GreekG4679Verb
σοφίζω
sophizō
“to make wise”
2Occurrences
G4679Strong's #
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Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error
from G4680 (σοφός);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to make wise, instruct: with accusative of person(s). As depon., -*ομαι; *(a) intrans., to become wise (I , and frequently in ); (b) trans., to invent, devise cleverly: pass.
LXX: chiefly for חָכָם
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
σοφίζω appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
2 Peter
1
2 Timothy
1
Key Passages
2 Peter 1:16BSB
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.
2 Timothy 3:15BSB
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
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