Strong's Greek · G4679

σοφίζω

sophízō

cunningly devised, make wise

Definition

to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error

Derivation

from G4680 (σοφός);

Appears 2 times in Scripture

2 Timothy 3:15

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

2 Peter 1:16

For 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.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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