σοφίζω

sophizō

to make wise

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Strong’s G4679Verb2 times in the New Testament (critical text)

Where it occurs

2 Timothy1

2 Peter1

Translated as

to make wise1

contrived1

In the text

2 Timothy 3:15σοφίσαι
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
2 Peter 1:16σεσοφισμένοις
For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

Abbott-Smith

σοφίζω
(σοφός), [in LXX chiefly for חָכָם ;]
to make wise, instruct: with accusative of person(s), 2Ti.3:15 (cf. Psa.19:8 (Psa.119:98). As depon., -ομαι;

(a) intrans., to become wise (I2Ki.4:27 (3Ki.5:11), Ecc.2:15, and frequently in Sir.7:5, al.);

(b) trans., to invent, devise cleverly: pass., 2Pe.1:16
(cf. κατα-σοφίζομαι).†
(AS)

Sources: Abbott-Smith’s Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922, public domain) and glosses from STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0); STEPBible TAGNT (Greek New Testament, CC BY 4.0); the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). Reformatted by Word Study, wording unchanged. All sources and licenses.