Word: sofia

Pronounce: sof-ee'-ah

Strongs Number: G4678

Orig: from 4680; wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual):--wisdom. G4680

Use: TDNT-7:465,1056 Noun Feminine

Heb Strong: H999 H1847 H2451 H4148 H4284 H7922

    1) wisdom, broad and full of intelligence; used of the knowledge of very diverse matters
    1a) the wisdom which belongs to men
    1a1) spec. the varied knowledge of things human and divine, acquired by acuteness and experience, and summed up in maxims and proverbs
    1a2) the science and learning
    1a3) the act of interpreting dreams and always giving the sagest advice
    1a4) the intelligence evinced in discovering the meaning of some mysterious number or vision
    1a5) skill in the management of affairs
    1a6) devout and proper prudence in intercourse with men not disciples of Christ, skill and discretion in imparting Christian truth
    1a7) the knowledge and practice of the requisites for godly and upright living
    1b) supreme intelligence, such as belongs to God
    1b1) to Christ
    1b2) the wisdom of God as evinced in forming and executing counsels in the formation and government of the world and the scriptures

    For Synonyms see entry G5826 & G5894