G4679 σοφίζω

Strong's Greek Concordance · 3 KJV occurrences

σοφίζω

sophízō

Definition

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

KJV Renderings

cunningly devised, make wise

Derivation / Etymology

from G4680 (σοφός);

KJV Verses (3)

2 Timothy 3:15And 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 Timothy 3:15And 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 1:16For 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.