G4679

σοφίζω

sophizōG:V

to make wise

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)

The KJV translates G4679 in the following manner:

devised (2x), make (2x), wise (2x)

Full Thayer's lexicon entry

σοφίζω — sophízō

σοφίζω: 1 aorist infinitive σοφίσαι; (σοφός);

1. to make wise, teach: τινα, 2Ti 3:15 (Psa 18:8; ἐσόφισάς με τήν ἐντολήν σου, Psalm 118:98; οὔτε τί ναυτιλιης σεσοφισμενος, οὔτε τί νηῶν, Hesiod, Works, 647).

2. Middle in Greek writings from Herodotus down, mostly as a deponent, to become wise, to have understanding (ἐσοφίσατο ὑπέρ πάντας ἀντρωπους, 1Ki 4:27(31); add, Ecc 2:15, etc.; frequent in Sir.); to invent, play the sophist; to devise cleverly or cunningly: perfect passive participle σεσοφίσμενοι μυθοι, 2Pe 1:16. (Compare: κατασοφίζομαι.)

2 occurrences

II Timothy (1), II Peter (1)