Word study · Greek
sophía
wisdom
Say it: so-FEE-ah (approximate)
σοφία
What it means
Wisdom. "In all spiritual wisdom" (1:9), "all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" in Christ (2:3), and "a show of wisdom" in human rules (2:23).
Range of meaning
- SkillPractical know-how.
- InsightUnderstanding of what is true.
- God's wisdomHis purpose, shown in Christ.
In Colossians
- Chapter 1
"In all spiritual wisdom" (1:9, 1:28).
Every verse (6)
Verses where G4678 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources