- Transliteration: Sophos

- Phonetic: sof-os'

- Definition:

1. wise

a. skilled, expert: of artificers

b. wise, skilled in letters, cultivated, learned

1. of the Greek philosophers and orators

2. of Jewish theologians

3. of Christian teachers

c. forming the best plans and using the best means for their execution

- Origin: akin to saphes (clear)

- TDNT entry: 14:45,1

- Part(s) of speech: Adjective

- Strong's: Akin to σαφής saphē s (clear); wise (in a most general application): - wise. Compare G5429" class="dictionary-topic-link">G5429.