Strong's G4680 · Greek
σοφός
sophos · /sof-os'/
Definition
akin to saphes (clear); wise (in a most general application):--wise. Compare 5429.
KJV: wise. Compare 5429
Root / derivation: akin to saphes (clear)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σοφός across 21 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
21 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
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 23:34Wherefore, 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:
Romans4 verses
I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
Romans 1:22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
Romans 16:19For 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. simple: or, harmless
Romans 16:27To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.
1 Corinthians10 verses
For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
1 Corinthians 1:20Where 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 1:25Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
1 Corinthians 1:26For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
1 Corinthians 1:27But 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 3:10According 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 3:18Let 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 3:19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
1 Corinthians 3:20And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
1 Corinthians 6:5I 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 Timothy1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4680 (sophos) mean?
akin to saphes (clear); wise (in a most general application):--wise. Compare 5429.
How many times does G4680 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4680 (σοφός) appears in 21 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “wise.”
How is sophos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4680 is rendered as “wise” (17×), “man” (2×), “men” (2×), “than” (1×).
Where does the Greek word σοφός come from?
akin to saphes (clear)