Strong’s Greek • Noun, Feminine

G4678: sophia

σοφία

Pronounced: /sof-ee-ah/ • From G4680 (sophos — wise, skilled)

Short Definition: Wisdom, heavenly insight, skillful discernment

Exhaustive Lexicon Definition & Theological Meaning

Wisdom, insight, skill in human and divine affairs; the highest practical and spiritual knowledge imparted by God.

Brown-Driver-Briggs / Thayer Exegesis:

Thayer: Wisdom, skill in the affairs of life, broad and full intelligence, divine wisdom.

KJV Translation Usage
wisdom (51x)
Total Biblical Occurrences
51 Times
Asante Twi Equivalent
Nyansa / Soro Nyansa

Key Biblical Occurrences

G4678 (σοφία) appears in these foundational scripture passages:

James 1:51 Corinthians 1:30Colossians 2:3Ephesians 1:17