Lexical Definition
κατασοφίζομαι katasophízomai (kat-as-of-id'-zom-ahee) be cunning G:V
middle voice from κατά and σοφίζω
deal subtilly with.
- to be crafty against, i.e. circumvent
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| κατασοφισώμεθα | we should deal subtly | LXX.Exod.1.10 |
| κατασοφισάμενοσ | having dealt treacherously with | Acts.7.19 |
Abbott-Smith
† κατα-σοφίζομαι, [in LXX: Ex 1:10 (חכם hith.), Jth 5:11 10:19*;]
to deal craftily with, outwit: Ac 7:19(LXX).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 1:10 |
| Acts | 7:19 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
κατασοφίζομαι-ίζομαι,
outwit by sophisms or fallacies, with accusative person, [LXX+1st c.BC+]: with genitive, Ael.in [Refs 3rd c.BC+] —also as passive, to be outwitted, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__2 κ. τι περί τινων evade by quibbling, [Refs]
__3 falsify, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Exod.1.10