Word Study · Strong's G4678 · Greek
σοφία
sophia
sof-ee'-ah
Strong's 1890 spelling: sophía
“wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
Rendered in the KJV as
wisdom.
- 51occurrencesin the New Testament
- 12 of 27New Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 9inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 51 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 9
- σοφία12
- σοφίαν11
- σοφίᾳ10
- σοφίας9
- σοφίᾳ,3
- σοφίαν.2
- σοφίας,2
- Σοφίαν1
- σοφίας.1
How it is rendered · 10
- wisdom36
- of wisdom5
- Wisdom2
- wisdom,2
- [the] wisdom1
- [the] wisdom.1
- of wisdom,1
- of wisdom.1
- wisdom.1
- with wisdom,1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 4
- noun · accusative (object) · feminine singular14
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singular13
- noun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singular12
- noun · nominative (subject) · feminine singular12
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- N-ASF · 14
- N-DSF · 13
- N-GSF · 12
- N-NSF · 12
All 51, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
- 1 Corinthians17 of 51 · 33%
- Luke6 of 51 · 12%
- Colossians6 of 51 · 12%
- Acts4 of 51 · 8%
- James4 of 51 · 8%
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Matthew3 occurrences
- Matthew 11:19σοφίαsophianoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singularThe Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”here: wisdom
- Matthew 12:42σοφίανsophiannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularThe Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.here: wisdom
- Matthew 13:54σοφίαsophianoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singularComing to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.here: wisdom
Luke6 occurrences
- Luke 2:40σοφίᾳ,sophianoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularAnd the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.here: with wisdom,
- Luke 2:52σοφίᾳsophianoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularAnd Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.here: wisdom
- Luke 7:35σοφίαsophianoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singularBut wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”here: wisdom
- Luke 11:31σοφίανsophiannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularThe Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.here: wisdom
- Luke 11:49σοφίαsophianoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singularBecause of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’here: Wisdom
- Luke 21:15σοφίανsophiannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularFor I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.here: wisdom
Acts4 occurrences
- Acts 6:3σοφίαςsophiasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singularTherefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to themhere: wisdom
- Acts 6:10σοφίᾳsophianoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularbut they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.here: wisdom
- Acts 7:10σοφίανsophiannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularand rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.here: wisdom
- Acts 7:22σοφίᾳsophianoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularSo Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.here: [the] wisdom
1 Corinthians17 occurrences
- 1 Corinthians 1:17σοφίᾳsophianoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularFor Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.here: wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 1:19σοφίανsophiannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularFor it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”here: wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 1:20σοφίανsophiannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularWhere is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?here: wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 1:21σοφίᾳsophianoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularFor since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.here: wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 1:21σοφίαςsophiasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singularFor since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.here: wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 1:22σοφίανsophiannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularJews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom,here: wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 1:24σοφίαν.sophiannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularbut to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.here: [the] wisdom.
- 1 Corinthians 1:30σοφίαsophianoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singularIt is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.here: wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 2:1σοφίαςsophiasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singularWhen I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.here: wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 2:4σοφίαςsophiasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singularMy message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,here: of wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 2:5σοφίᾳsophianoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularso that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.here: wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 2:6Σοφίανsophiannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularAmong the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.here: Wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 2:6σοφίανsophiannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularAmong the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.here: wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 2:7σοφίανsophiannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularNo, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began.here: wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 2:13σοφίαςsophiasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singularAnd this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.here: wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 3:19σοφίαsophianoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singularFor the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”here: wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 12:8σοφίας,sophiasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singularTo one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,here: of wisdom,
Ephesians3 occurrences
- Ephesians 1:8σοφίᾳsophianoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularthat He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.here: wisdom
- Ephesians 1:17σοφίαςsophiasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singularthat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.here: of wisdom
- Ephesians 3:10σοφίαsophianoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singularHis purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,here: wisdom
Colossians6 occurrences
- Colossians 1:9σοφίᾳsophianoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularFor this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,here: wisdom
- Colossians 1:28σοφίᾳ,sophianoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularWe proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.here: wisdom,
- Colossians 2:3σοφίαςsophiasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singularin whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.here: of wisdom
- Colossians 2:23σοφίαςsophiasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singularSuch restrictions indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-prescribed worship, their false humility, and their harsh treatment of the body; but they are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.here: of wisdom
- Colossians 3:16σοφίᾳ,sophianoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularLet the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.here: wisdom
- Colossians 4:5σοφίᾳsophianoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularAct wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.here: wisdom
James4 occurrences
- James 1:5σοφίας,sophiasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singularNow if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.here: wisdom,
- James 3:13σοφίας.sophiasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singularWho is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.here: of wisdom.
- James 3:15σοφίαsophianoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singularSuch wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.here: wisdom
- James 3:17σοφίαsophianoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singularBut the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.here: wisdom
Revelation4 occurrences
- Revelation 5:12σοφίανsophiannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularIn a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”here: wisdom
- Revelation 7:12σοφίαsophianoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singularsaying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”here: wisdom
- Revelation 13:18σοφίαsophianoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singularHere is a call for wisdom: Let the one who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and that number is 666.here: wisdom
- Revelation 17:9σοφίαν.sophiannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularThis calls for a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits.here: wisdom.