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σοφός

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greekNew Testament20 occurrences6 books19 verses

Definition

σοφός, -ή, -όν

[in LXX chiefly for חָכָם ;]

skilled, clever, wise, whether in handicraft, the affairs of life, the sciences or learning: Romans 16:19, 1 Corinthians 3:10; of the learned, Romans 1:14, 22, 1 Corinthians 1:19-20; 1:26-27; 3:18-20; of Jewish teachers, Matthew 11:25, Luke 10:21; Christian, Matthew 23:34; of those en­dowed with practical wisdom, 1 Corinthians 6:5, Ephesians 5:15, James 3:13; of God, Romans 16:27; compar., τ. μωρὸν τ. θεοῦ σοφώτερον, 1 Corinthians 1:25.

Synonyms: συνετός, φρόνιμος (see: σοφία, Synonyms:)

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as σοφός:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

20 total
  1. Matthew 11:25σοφῶν · [the] wise
    At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
  2. Matthew 23:34σοφοὺς · wise [men]
    Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town.
  3. Luke 10:21σοφῶν · [the] wise
    At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
  4. Romans 1:14σοφοῖς · to [the] wise
    I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.
  5. Romans 1:22σοφοὶ · wise
    Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,
  6. Romans 16:19σοφοὺς · wise
    Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
  7. Romans 16:27σοφῷ · wise
    …to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.
  8. 1 Corinthians 1:19σοφῶν · wise
    For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”
  9. 1 Corinthians 1:20σοφός · wise [man]
    Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
  10. 1 Corinthians 1:25σοφώτερον · wiser
    For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.
  11. 1 Corinthians 1:26σοφοὶ · [were] wise
    Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.
  12. 1 Corinthians 1:27σοφούς · wise
    But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
  13. 1 Corinthians 3:10σοφὸς · an expert
    By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds.
  14. 1 Corinthians 3:18σοφὸς · wise; σοφός · wise
    Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.
  15. 1 Corinthians 3:19σοφοὺς · wise
    For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
  16. 1 Corinthians 3:20σοφῶν · wise
    And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”
  17. 1 Corinthians 6:5σοφὸς · wise [enough]
    I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers?
  18. Ephesians 5:15σοφοί · wise
    Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
  19. James 3:13σοφὸς · [is] wise
    Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.