G4679: σοφίζω
sophízō · “to make wise”
Definition
to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error
KJV translates it as: cunningly devised, make wise
Word origin: from G4680 (σοφός);
Extended definition
σοφίζω
(σοφός), [in LXX chiefly for חָכָם ;]
to make wise, instruct: with accusative of person(s), 2Ti.3:15 (cf. Psa.19:8 (Psa.119:98). As depon., -ομαι;
(a) intrans., to become wise (I2Ki.4:27 (3Ki.5:11), Ecc.2:15, and frequently in Sir.7:5, al.);
(b) trans., to invent, devise cleverly: pass., 2Pe.1:16
(cf. κατα-σοφίζομαι).†
(AS)
(σοφός), [in LXX chiefly for חָכָם ;]
to make wise, instruct: with accusative of person(s), 2Ti.3:15 (cf. Psa.19:8 (Psa.119:98). As depon., -ομαι;
(a) intrans., to become wise (I2Ki.4:27 (3Ki.5:11), Ecc.2:15, and frequently in Sir.7:5, al.);
(b) trans., to invent, devise cleverly: pass., 2Pe.1:16
(cf. κατα-σοφίζομαι).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4679 is translated
- to make wise ×1
- contrived ×1
Bible verses with G4679 (sophízō)
Sophízō appears in 2 verses.
- 2 Timothy 3:15
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- 2 Peter 1:16
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.