σοφίας
sophía
wisdom
Wisdom; the ability to employ knowledge or skill effectively, encompassing both intellectual insight and practical competence. In various contexts, σοφία can indicate learned expertise, worldly prudence, cleverness, and at times, skill in technical or artistic crafts as well as philosophical or theological discernment. In philosophical and Hellenistic Jewish contexts, it may refer to a quality or personified principle connected to understanding the order of the world or proper conduct.
1 Corinthians 1:21 · Word #14
Lexicon G4678
| Lemma | σοφία |
| Transliteration | sophía |
| Strong's | G4678 |
| Definition | Wisdom; the ability to employ knowledge or skill effectively, encompassing both intellectual insight and practical competence. In various contexts, σοφία can indicate learned expertise, worldly prudence, cleverness, and at times, skill in technical or artistic crafts as well as philosophical or theological discernment. In philosophical and Hellenistic Jewish contexts, it may refer to a quality or personified principle connected to understanding the order of the world or proper conduct. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | wisdom |
| Literal | wisdom |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σοφία |
| Strong's | G4678 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4678-03
of wisdom
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, genitive (Gr,N,,,,,GFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession, source, or quality, rendered naturally as "of wisdom." "Wisdom" preserves the root σοφ- sense of skillful, intelligent competence across intellectual and practical domains. |
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