Lexical Definition
σοφίζω sophízō (sof-id'-zo) to make wise G:V
from σοφός
cunningly devised, make wise.
- to render wise
- in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| σοφισθήσομαι | I shall be discerning | LXX.Eccl.7.23 |
| σοφισθήσεται | shall be made wise | LXX.Prov.16.17 |
| σοφίσθητε | you should be wise | LXX.Prov.8.33 |
| σοφίσαι | to make | LXX.Ps.105.22 |
| to make wise | 2Tim.3.15 | |
| σοφίζουσα | making wise | LXX.Ps.19.7 |
| σοφίζου | discern | LXX.Eccl.7.16 |
| σεσοφισμένοισ | contrived | 2Pet.1.16 |
| εσόφισάσ | you made me wiser | LXX.Ps.119.98 |
| εσοφισάμην | I gained discernment | LXX.Eccl.2.19 |
| have I discerned wisdom | LXX.Eccl.2.15 | |
| εσοφίσατο | Eli discerned | LXX.1Sam.3.8 |
| he discerned | LXX.1Kgs.4.31 • LXX.1Kgs.4.31 |
Abbott-Smith
σοφίζω (< σοφός), [in LXX chiefly for חכם ;]
to make wise, instruct: c. acc. pers., II Ti 3:15 (cf. Ps 18 (19):8* (Ps 118 (119):98). As depon., -ομαι;
(a) intrans., to become wise (III Ki 4:27 ( 5:11)*), Ec 2:15, and freq. in Si 7:5, al.);
(b) trans., to invent, devise cleverly: pass., II Pe 1:16 (cf. κατα-σοφίζομαι).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 5:11* |
| Psalms | 19:8* · 119:98 |
| Ecclesiastes | 2:15 |
| 2 Timothy | 3:15 |
| 2 Peter | 1:16 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
σοφίζω-ίζω,
make wise, instruct, [LXX+NT]
__2 passive, become or be clever or skilled in a thing, with genitive of things, ναυτιλίης σεσοφίζωισμένος skilled in seamanship, [σοφίζωισμέναι 6th c.BC: Ibycus Lyricus “POxy.” 1790.23 ">Refs 8th c.BC+]; so ἐν τοῖς ὀνόμασι σ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]: absolutely, to become or be wise, frequently in [σοφίζωισμένος ἀνήρ 1st c.AD(?): Pseudo-Phocylidea 130. ">LXX+1st c.AD+]
__3 middle, teach oneself, learn, ἐσοφίζωίσατο ὅτι.. he became aware that.., [LXX]
__II middle σοφίζωίζομαι, with aorist middle and perfect passive (see. below), practise an art, [Refs 6th c.BC+]; play subtle tricks, deal subtly, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; οὐδὲν σοφίζωιζόμεσθα τοῖσι δαίμοσι we use no subtleties in dealing with the gods, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; to be scientific, speculate, περὶ τὸ ὄνομα [Refs 5th c.BC+]; σοφίζωιζόμενος φάναι to say rationalistically, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; καίπερ οὕτω τούτου σεσοφίζωισμένου though he has dealt thus craftily, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; σοφίζωίσασθαι πρός τι to use fraud for an end, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; οἱ ἰητροὶ σοφίζωιζόμενοι ἔστιν οἳ ἁμαρτάνουσι when they deal in subtleties, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; οἱ μυθικῶς σοφίζω. [Refs 4th c.BC+]; σ. πρὸς τὸν νόμον evade it, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II.2 with accusative of things, devise cleverly or skilfully, [σοφίζωίζεσθαι 5th-6th c.BC: Aristophanes Comicus “Nubes” 547; χαρίεντα καὶ σοφίζωά [prev. author] “Av.” 1401 ">Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἀλλότρια σ. meddle with other men's craft, [Refs]; with internal accusative, ἀνόητα σ. exercise one's skill without νοῦς, [σοφίζωίζονται πρὸς τὸν δῆμον 4th c.BC: Aristoteles Philosophus “Politica” 1297a14 ">Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἀλλ᾽ αὐτὸ τοῦτο δεῖ σοφίζωισθῆναι this is the very thing one must gain by craft, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; οἶνον ἀπὸ τῶν φοινίκων σ. make spurious wine, [Refs 2nd c.AD+] —passive, σεσοφίζωισμένοι μῦθοι craftily devised, [NT]
__II.2.b σ. νόμον evade it, [Refs 1st c.BC+]
__II.3 with accusative person, deceive, τὸν Τίτον [σοφίζωίζου “Anthologia Graeca” 12.25 (Stat. Flacc.); τὸν δῆμον 2nd c.AD: Herodianus Grammaticus 7.10.7; also σ. τὴν αἴσθησιν 2nd c.AD: Aretaeus Medicus “περὶ αἰτιῶν καὶ σημείων χρονίων παθῶν” 1.15. ">Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II.4 'counter' by a device, σοφίζωίζεται τὴν βίαν τοῦ μηχανήματος [Refs 1st c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Ps.18.8* ☩ 2Tim.3.15 ☩ LXX.Eccl.7.24 ☩ LXX.1Kgs.3.8 ☩ 2Pet.1.16