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 timesAppears 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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