σοφός

sophosA / GG4680

wise

From: akin to (clear);

Short Definition

wise (in a most general application)

Full Lexicon Entry

skilled, clever, wise, whether in handicraft, the affairs of life, the sciences or learning: of the learned ; of Jewish teachers,; Christian; of those en­dowed with practical wisdom,; of God; compar., μωρὸν θεοῦ σοφώτερον.
Synonyms
συνετός, *φρόνιμος *(see: σοφία, SYN.)
LXX Usage: chiefly for חָכָם

Grammar

Part of Speech A / G

Morphology G:A / G:ADV

DescriptionG:A / G:ADV

Occurrences

20 times

Appears 20 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
10
Romans
3
Matthew
2
1 Timothy
1
Ephesians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:19
  • 1 Corinthians 1:27
  • 1 Corinthians 3:20
  • James 3:13
  • Matthew 23:34

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