Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κατασοφίζομαι”
Understanding katasophízomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice from κατά and σοφίζω deal subtilly with. - to be crafty against, i.e. circumvent
G2686
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κατασοφίζομαι
Phonetickat-as-of-id'-zom-ahee
Transliterationkatasophízomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice from κατά and σοφίζω deal subtilly with. - to be crafty against, i.e. circumvent
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 7:19 | “The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live.” Word: κατασοφίζομαι (katasophízomai) |