Definition
σοφίζω
(σοφός), [in LXX chiefly for חָכָם ;]
to make wise, instruct: with accusative of person(s), 2 Timothy 3:15 (cf. Psalm 19:8 (Psalm 119:98). As depon., -ομαι;
(a) intrans., to become wise (I2Ki.4:27 (1 Kings 5:11), Ecclesiastes 2:15, and frequently in Sir.7.5, al.);
(b) trans., to invent, devise cleverly: pass., 2 Peter 1:16
(cf. κατα-σοφίζομαι).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as σοφίζω:
- חָכַםcha.kham“be wise”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 2 Timothy 3:15σοφίσαι · to make you wiseFrom infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
- 2 Peter 1:16σεσοφισμένοις · cleverly devisedFor 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.