Wisdom
σοφίαStrong’s G4678sophia
Appears in 49 verses of the New Testament
In short
Sophia is the Greek word usually translated “wisdom”. It appears in 49 verses of the New Testament.
“And 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;”
Meaning
Usually translated “wisdom”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- wisdom 43
- of wisdom 7
- with wisdom 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- 1 Corinthians 15
- Luke 6
- Colossians 6
- Acts 4
- James 4
- Revelation 4
12 books in all.
Explore in Scripture
- Matthew 11:19The 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 12:42The 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 13:54And 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 6:2And 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 2:40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
- Luke 2:52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
All 49 verses, by book
Greek dictionary
σοφία sophia · wisdom
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; …
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
How the English word “wisdom” was understood when the King James Version was still the common Bible of English readers.
WISDOM, noun
s as z. [G. See Wise.]
- The right use or exercise of knowledge; the choice of laudable ends, and of the best means to accomplish them.
- In Scripture, human learning; erudition; knowledge of arts and sciences.“Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians” Acts 7:22
- Quickness of intellect; readiness of apprehension; dexterity in execution; as the wisdom of Bezaleel and Aholiab. Exodus 31:3
- Natural instinct and sagacity. Job 39:17
All definitions
- In Scripture theology, wisdom is true religion; godliness; piety; the knowledge and fear of God, and sincere and uniform obedience to his commands. Psalms 90:12Job 28:12
- Profitable words or doctrine. Psalms 37:30
Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). Verse references are checked against the KJV. Read the full entry.
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.