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    Wisdom (Sophia)

    σοφία (sophia)

    Divine insight and skill for living — the ability to apply knowledge rightly in every situation.

    Greek
    Pronunciation: sof-EE-ah

    Definition

    Sophia is the Greek word for wisdom, meaning insight, skill, and the ability to apply knowledge rightly. James promises that God gives wisdom generously to all who ask in faith.

    Featured KJV occurrences (3)

    James 1:5

    “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
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    1 Corinthians 1:30

    “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.”
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    Colossians 2:3

    “In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
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