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σοφός G4680

G4680 is the Greek word σοφός, transliterated sophós. The King James Version most often renders it wise.

Word: σοφόςTransliteration: sophósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 20 verses

What it means

wise (in a most general application).

Where it comes from

akin to (clear).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 21 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

wise 16×wise men 2×wise man 2×wiser than 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: wise.

Verses using σοφός

All 20 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 11:25 · KJV

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Matthew 23:34 · KJV

Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:

Luke 10:21 · KJV

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Romans 1:14 · KJV

I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.

Romans 1:22 · KJV

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

Romans 16:19 · KJV

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

Romans 16:27 · KJV

To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.

1 Corinthians 1:19 · KJV

For 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 · KJV

Where 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 1:25 · KJV

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

1 Corinthians 1:26 · KJV

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

1 Corinthians 1:27 · KJV

But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

1 Corinthians 3:10 · KJV

According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

1 Corinthians 3:18 · KJV

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

1 Corinthians 3:19 · KJV

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

1 Corinthians 3:20 · KJV

And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

1 Corinthians 6:5 · KJV

I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren?

1 Timothy 1:17 · KJV

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

James 3:13 · KJV

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.

Jude 1:25 · KJV

To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4680 mean?

G4680 is the Greek word σοφός (sophós), meaning wise (in a most general application).

How is G4680 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it wise (16 times), wise men (2 times), wise man (2 times), wiser than (1 time).

How many times does G4680 appear in the Bible?

σοφός (sophós) is tagged in 20 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4680 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: akin to (clear).

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