# G4679 σοφίζω

σοφίζω (sophízō), Strong’s G4679: to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error KJV: cunningly devised, make wise. Occurs 10 times.

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*sophízō* — to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error

KJV: cunningly devised, make wise

Derived from [σοφός sophós](https://besorah.bible/word/G4680) (wise)

Occurs 10 times.

## Where it occurs
- [2 Timothy 3:15](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-timothy/3?v=15) — From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is…
- [2 Peter 1:16](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-peter/1?v=16) — For we didn’t follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Yeshua the…
- [Sirach 7:5](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/sirach/7?v=5) — Don’t justify yourself in the presence of the Lord, and don’t display your wisdom before the king.
- [Sirach 10:25](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/sirach/10?v=25) — 
- [Sirach 35:4](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/sirach/35?v=4) — 
- [Sirach 37:20](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/sirach/37?v=20) — There is one who is subtle in words, and is hated. He will be destitute of all food.
- [Sirach 47:14](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/sirach/47?v=14) — How wise you were made in your youth, and filled as a river with understanding!