σοφίζω
sophízō
“to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error”
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Definition
From Mounce's Concise Greek-English Dictionary
Strong’s Definition
to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
to make wise, enlighten, 2 Tim. 3:15; mid. to invent skilfully, devise artfully, pass. 2 Pet. 1:16*
Translated in KJV as
cunningly devisedmake wise
Etymology
from G4680 (σοφός);
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