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G4678 — σοφία

sophia · wisdom · Greek

σοφία, -ας, ἡ [in LXX chiefly for חׇכְמָה ;] skill, intelligence, wisdom, ranging from knowledge of the arts and matters of daily life to mental excellence in its highest and fullest sense; (a) of human wisdom: 1Co.2:1 2:4-5, Jas.3:15, Rev.13:18 17:9; σ. Σολομῶνος, Mat.12:42, Luk.11:31; Αἰγυπτίων, Act.7:22; Ἕλληνες σ. ζητοῦσιν, 1Co.1:22; σ. λόγου, 1Co.1:17; τ. σοφῶν, 1Co.1:19 (LXX); τ. κόσμου, 1Co.1:20-21 3:19; ἀνθρωπίνη, 1Co.2:13; σαρκική, 2Co.1:12; of wisdom in spiritual things: Luk.21:15, Act.6:3, 10 7:10, 1Co.2:6, Col.1:28 2:23 3:16 4:5, Jas.1:5 3:13, 17, 2Pe.3:15; λόγος σοφίας, 1Co.12:8; πνεῦμα σοφίας, Eph.1:17; σ. καὶ φρόνησις, Eph.1:8; σ. καὶ σύνεσις, Col.1:9; (b) of divine wisdom: of God, Rom.11:33, 1Co.1:21 1:24 2:7, Rev.7:12; πολυποίκιλος, Eph.3:10 of Christ, Mat.13:54, Mrk.6:2, Luk.2:40, 52, 1Co.1:30 Col.2:3, Rev.5:12; of wisdom personified, Mat.11:19, Luk.7:35 11:49.† SYN.: σύνεσις, intelligence; φρόνησις, prudence, which with σ. make up (Arist., N. Eth., i, 13) the three intellectual ἀρεταί. σ. is wisdom primary and absolute; in distinction from which φ. is practical, σύνεσις critical, both being applications of σ. in detail (cf. Lft., and ICC on Col.1:9; Lft., Notes, 317 f.; Tr., Syn., § LXXv; Cremer, 870 ff.). (AS)

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Matthew 11:19 · σοφίαThe Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”Matthew 12:42 · σοφίανThe Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.Matthew 13:54 · σοφίαComing to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.Mark 6:2 · σοφίαWhen the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?Luke 2:40 · σοφίᾳ,And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.Luke 2:52 · σοφίᾳAnd Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.Luke 7:35 · σοφίαBut wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”Luke 11:31 · σοφίανThe Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.Luke 11:49 · σοφίαBecause of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’Luke 21:15 · σοφίανFor I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.Acts 6:3 · σοφίαςTherefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them Acts 6:10 · σοφίᾳbut they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.Acts 7:10 · σοφίανand rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.Acts 7:22 · σοφίᾳSo Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.Romans 11:33 · σοφίαςO, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!1 Corinthians 1:17 · σοφίᾳFor Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.1 Corinthians 1:19 · σοφίανFor it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”1 Corinthians 1:20 · σοφίανWhere 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?1 Corinthians 1:21 · σοφίᾳ · σοφίαςFor since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.1 Corinthians 1:22 · σοφίανJews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom,1 Corinthians 1:24 · σοφίαν.but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.1 Corinthians 1:30 · σοφίαIt is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.1 Corinthians 2:1 · σοφίαςWhen I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.1 Corinthians 2:4 · σοφίαςMy message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,1 Corinthians 2:5 · σοφίᾳso that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.1 Corinthians 2:6 · Σοφίαν · σοφίανAmong the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.1 Corinthians 2:7 · σοφίανNo, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began.1 Corinthians 2:13 · σοφίαςAnd this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.1 Corinthians 3:19 · σοφίαFor the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”1 Corinthians 12:8 · σοφίας,To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,2 Corinthians 1:12 · σοφίᾳFor this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.Ephesians 1:8 · σοφίᾳthat He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.Ephesians 1:17 · σοφίαςthat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.Ephesians 3:10 · σοφίαHis purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,Colossians 1:9 · σοφίᾳFor this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,Colossians 1:28 · σοφίᾳ,We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.Colossians 2:3 · σοφίαςin whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.Colossians 2:23 · σοφίαςSuch restrictions indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-prescribed worship, their false humility, and their harsh treatment of the body; but they are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.Colossians 3:16 · σοφίᾳ,Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.Colossians 4:5 · σοφίᾳAct wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.James 1:5 · σοφίας,Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.James 3:13 · σοφίας.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.James 3:15 · σοφίαSuch wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.James 3:17 · σοφίαBut the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.2 Peter 3:15 · σοφίανConsider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him.Revelation 5:12 · σοφίανIn a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”Revelation 7:12 · σοφίαsaying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”Revelation 13:18 · σοφίαHere is a call for wisdom: Let the one who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and that number is 666.Revelation 17:9 · σοφίαν.This calls for a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits.