σοφῶν
sophós
wise
intelligent, possessing wisdom or skill; in its primary sense, denoting someone who demonstrates practical insight, intellectual ability, or expert knowledge. In Hellenistic usage, extended to mean skilled or learned (especially in arts, sciences, or philosophy); in ethical contexts, describing one who applies knowledge prudently and sensibly.
Luke 10:21 · Word #25
Lexicon G4680
| Lemma | σοφός |
| Transliteration | sophós |
| Strong's | G4680 |
| Definition | intelligent, possessing wisdom or skill; in its primary sense, denoting someone who demonstrates practical insight, intellectual ability, or expert knowledge. In Hellenistic usage, extended to mean skilled or learned (especially in arts, sciences, or philosophy); in ethical contexts, describing one who applies knowledge prudently and sensibly. |
Morphology ADJ.S GEN M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | wise |
| Literal | wise |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σοφός |
| Strong's | G4680 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4680-04
of wise ones
| Morphological Notes | Substantive adjective; genitive masculine plural (Gr,NS,,,,GMP) indicating "of wise ones." |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the core sense of σοφός as one possessing wisdom or skill. The genitive masculine plural form is preserved by expressing possession or relation with "of" and using the plural substantive "ones." |
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