G4679
G4679 — σοφίζω
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
sophizo (sof-id'-zo) v.
1. to render wise
2. (in a sinister context) to form "sophisms", i.e. to continue plausible error
3. (absolutely) to pursue wisdom, be well instructed
[from G4680]
KJV: cunningly devised, make wise
Root(s): G4680
TWOT
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KJV Renderings
cunningly devised, make wise
Englishman's Greek Concordance
σοφίζω (cunningly devised)
2 Timothy 3:15
- KJV: 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
- GK: και ότι από βρέφους τα ιερά γράμματα οίδας τα δυνάμενά σε σοφίσαι εις σωτηρίαν διά πίστεως της εν χριστώ Ιησού
2 Peter 1:16
- KJV: 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
- GK: ου γαρ σεσοφισμένοις μύθοις εξακολουθήσαντες εγνωρίσαμεν υμίν την του κυρίου ημών Ιησού χριστού δύναμιν και παρουσίαν αλλ΄ επόπται γενηθέντες της εκείνου μεγαλειότητος