σοφίζω (sophízō) — Cunningly Devised
Greek word study: σοφίζω (sophízō), Strong's G4679. to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error
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to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error
KJV translation words: cunningly devised, make wise
Strong's G4679 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Timothy 3:15 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:16.
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Verses (all 2)
- 2 Timothy 3:15 — σοφίσαι — to make wise
- 2 Peter 1:16 — σεσοφισμένοις — contrived
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4680 σοφός (sophós).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G2686 κατασοφίζομαι (katasophízomai).
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What does sophízō (G4679) mean?
To render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error.
How is G4679 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4679 as: cunningly devised, make wise.
How often does σοφίζω (sophízō) appear?
Strong's G4679 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Timothy 3:15 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:16.
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