Strong's Lexicon sophos: Wise, learned, skilled Original Word: σοφός Word Origin: Derived from the root word σάφα (sáphē), meaning "clear" or "wise." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - חָכָם (chakam) - Strong's Hebrew 2450, meaning wise, skillful, or shrewd. - תּוּשִׁיָּה (tushiyah) - Strong's Hebrew 8454, often translated as sound wisdom or success. Usage: In the New Testament, "sophos" is used to describe someone who possesses wisdom, either in a practical sense or in a more philosophical or spiritual sense. It often refers to those who are skilled in the affairs of life, knowledgeable in divine things, or able to discern and apply truth effectively. The term can also imply a contrast between human wisdom and divine wisdom, highlighting the superiority of God's wisdom. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, wisdom (σοφία, sophia) was highly valued and often associated with philosophers and teachers who were respected for their knowledge and understanding. Jewish tradition also held wisdom in high regard, particularly as it related to the fear of the Lord and living a life in accordance with God's commandments. The New Testament writers, particularly Paul, often contrasted the wisdom of the world with the wisdom of God, emphasizing that true wisdom comes from knowing Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition skilled, wise NASB Translation wise (16), wise man (2), wise men (1), wiser (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4680: σοφόςσοφός, σοφή, σοφόν (akin to σαφής and to the Latinsapio, sapiens, sapor, 'to have a taste', etc.; Curtius, § 628; (Vanicek, p. 991)), the Sept. for חָכָם; (from Theognis, Pindar, Aeschylus down); wise, i. e. a. skilled, expert: εἰς τί, Romans 16:19; of artificers (cf. Grimm, Exeg. Hdbch. on Sap. ( b. wise, i. e. skilled in letters, cultivated, learned: Romans 1:14, 22; of the Greek philosophers (and orators, see σοφία, a.), 1 Corinthians 1:19f, 26; 1 Corinthians 3:18f,(20); of the Jewish theologians, Matthew 11:25; Luke 10:21; of Christian teachers, Matthew 23:34. c. wise in a practical sense, i. e. one who in action is governed by piety and integrity: Ephesians 5:15; James 3:13; and accordingly is a suitable person to settle private quarrels, 1 Corinthians 6:5. d. wise in a philosophic sense, forming the best plans and using the best means for their execution: so of God, Romans 16:27, and Rec. in 1 Timothy 1:17; Jude 1:25; σοφώτερον, contains more wisdom, is more sagaciously thought out, 1 Corinthians 1:25. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wise. Akin to saphes (clear); wise (in a most general application) -- wise. Compare phronimos. see GREEK phronimos Forms and Transliterations σοφά σοφαί σοφάς σοφή σοφήν σοφοι σοφοί σοφοὶ σοφοις σοφοίς σοφοῖς σοφόν σοφος σοφός σοφὸς σοφού σοφους σοφούς σοφοὺς σοφω σοφώ σοφῷ σοφων σοφών σοφῶν σοφώς σοφώτερα σοφωτερον σοφώτερον σοφώτερος σπάδοντας σπάδοντι sopho sophō sophoi sophoí sophoì sophôi sophō̂i sophois sophoîs sophon sophôn sophōn sophō̂n sophos sophós sophòs sophoteron sophōteron sophṓteron sophous sophoús sophoùsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 11:25 Adj-GMPGRK: ταῦτα ἀπὸ σοφῶν καὶ συνετῶν NAS: these things from [the] wise and intelligent KJV: from the wise and INT: these things from wise and learned Matthew 23:34 Adj-AMP Luke 10:21 Adj-GMP Romans 1:14 Adj-DMP Romans 1:22 Adj-NMP Romans 16:19 Adj-AMP Romans 16:27 Adj-DMS 1 Corinthians 1:19 Adj-GMP 1 Corinthians 1:20 Adj-NMS 1 Corinthians 1:25 Adj-NNS-C 1 Corinthians 1:26 Adj-NMP 1 Corinthians 1:27 Adj-AMP 1 Corinthians 3:10 Adj-NMS 1 Corinthians 3:18 Adj-NMS 1 Corinthians 3:18 Adj-NMS 1 Corinthians 3:19 Adj-AMP 1 Corinthians 3:20 Adj-GMP 1 Corinthians 6:5 Adj-NMS Ephesians 5:15 Adj-NMP James 3:13 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 4680 |