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σοφίζω G4679

G4679 is the Greek word σοφίζω, transliterated sophízō. The King James Version most often renders it make.

Word: σοφίζωTransliteration: sophízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G4680 (σοφός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

make 1×wise 1×cunningly devised 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: cunningly devised, make wise.

Verses using σοφίζω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

2 Timothy 3:15 · KJV

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

2 Peter 1:16 · KJV

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4679 mean?

G4679 is the Greek word σοφίζω (sophízō), meaning to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error.

How is G4679 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it make (1 time), wise (1 time), cunningly devised (1 time).

How many times does G4679 appear in the Bible?

σοφίζω (sophízō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4679 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4680 (σοφός).

Nearby entries

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