σοφίαν
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.
Acts 7:10 · 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 ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| 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 G4678-02
wisdom
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,AFS): denotes one instance of wisdom functioning as an object in the clause. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Wisdom" best captures the root σοφ- idea of skilled, intelligent understanding encompassing both insight and practical competence. The accusative feminine singular form denotes a single instance or expression of wisdom as a direct object. |
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