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, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.Matthew 12:42 · σοφίανThe queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon [is] here.Matthew 13:54 · σοφίαAnd when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this [man] this wisdom, and [these] mighty works?Mark 6:2 · σοφίαAnd when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing [him] were astonished, saying, From whence hath this [man] these things? and what wisdom [is] this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?Luke 2:40 · σοφίᾳ,And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.Luke 2:52 · σοφίᾳAnd Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.Luke 7:35 · σοφίαBut wisdom is justified of all her children.Luke 11:31 · σοφίανThe queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon [is] here.Luke 11:49 · σοφίαTherefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and [some] of them they shall slay and persecute:Luke 21:15 · σοφίανFor I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.Acts 6:3 · σοφίαςWherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.Acts 6:10 · σοφίᾳAnd they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.Acts 7:10 · σοφίανAnd delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.Acts 7:22 · σοφίᾳAnd Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.Romans 11:33 · σοφίαςO the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!1 Corinthians 1:17 · σοφίᾳFor Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.1 Corinthians 1:19 · σοφίανFor it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.1 Corinthians 1:20 · σοφίανWhere [is] the wise? where [is] the scribe? where [is] the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?1 Corinthians 1:21 · σοφίᾳ · σοφίαςFor after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.1 Corinthians 1:22 · σοφίανFor the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:1 Corinthians 1:24 · σοφίαν.But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.1 Corinthians 1:30 · σοφίαBut of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:1 Corinthians 2:1 · σοφίαςAnd I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.1 Corinthians 2:4 · σοφίαςAnd my speech and my preaching [was] not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:1 Corinthians 2:5 · σοφίᾳThat your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.1 Corinthians 2:6 · Σοφίαν · σοφίανHowbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:1 Corinthians 2:7 · σοφίανBut we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory:1 Corinthians 2:13 · σοφίαςWhich things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.1 Corinthians 3:19 · σοφίαFor the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.1 Corinthians 12:8 · σοφίας,For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;2 Corinthians 1:12 · σοφίᾳFor our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.Ephesians 1:8 · σοφίᾳWherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;Ephesians 1:17 · σοφίαςThat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:Ephesians 3:10 · σοφίαTo the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly [places] might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,Colossians 1:9 · σοφίᾳFor this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;Colossians 1:28 · σοφίᾳ,Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:Colossians 2:3 · σοφίαςIn whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.Colossians 2:23 · σοφίαςWhich things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.Colossians 3:16 · σοφίᾳ,Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.Colossians 4:5 · σοφίᾳWalk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.James 1:5 · σοφίας,If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.James 3:13 · σοφίας.Who [is] a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.James 3:15 · σοφίαThis wisdom descendeth not from above, but [is] earthly, sensual, devilish.James 3:17 · σοφίαBut the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.2 Peter 3:15 · σοφίανAnd account [that] the longsuffering of our Lord [is] salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;Revelation 5:12 · σοφίανSaying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.Revelation 7:12 · σοφίαSaying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, [be] unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.Revelation 13:18 · σοφίαHere is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number [is] Six hundred threescore [and] six.Revelation 17:9 · σοφίαν.And here [is] the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.