Sophízō — G4679

Definition

verb

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

1. to make wise, teach
2. Middle in Greek writings from Herodotus down, mostly as a deponent, to become wise, to have understanding

Usually translated as

cunningly devised, make wise

Origin

from G4680

• sophós (G4680)

Occurrences

Sophízō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Timothy (1), 2 Peter (1)

• 2 Timothy 3:15 — And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise (σοφίσαι) unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
• 2 Peter 1:16 — For we have not followed cunningly devised (σεσοφισμένοις) fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.