G4678 σοφία (sophía) — wisdom

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G4678

wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)

KJV usage: :--wisdom.

Etymology: from ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

wisdom in general, knowledge, Mt. 12:42; Lk. 2:40, 52; 11:31; Acts 7:10; ability, Lk. 21:15; Acts 6:3, 10; practical wisdom, prudence, Col. 4:5; learning, science, Mt. 13:54; Mk. 6:2; Acts 7:22; scientific skill, 1 Cor. 1:17; 2:1; professed wisdom, human philosophy, 1 Cor. 1:19, 20, 22; 2:4, 5, 6; superior knowledge and enlightenment, Col. 2:23; in NT divine wisdom, Rom. 11:33; Eph. 3:10; Col. 2:3; revealed wisdom, Mt. 11:19; Lk. 11:49; 1 Cor. 1:24, 30; 2:7; Christian enlightenment, 1 Cor. 12:8; Eph. 1:8, 17; Col. 1:9, 28, 3:16; Jas. 1:5; 3:13

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 11:19 Matthew 12:42 Matthew 13:54 Mark 6:2 Luke 2:40 Luke 2:52 Luke 7:35 Luke 11:31 Luke 11:49 Luke 21:15 Acts 6:3 Acts 6:10 Acts 7:10 Acts 7:22 Romans 11:33 + 34 more →

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