For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
For it is written, I will deſtroy the wiſedome of the wiſe, and wil bring to nothing the * vnderſtanding of the prudent.
γέγραπται γάρ, Ἀπολῶ τὴν σοφίαν τῶν σοφῶν, καὶ τὴν σύνεσιν τῶν συνετῶν ἀθετήσω.
γέγραπται γὰρ, Ἀπολῶ τὴν σοφίαν τῶν σοφῶν, καὶ τὴν σύνεσιν τῶν συνετῶν ἀθετήσω.
ἀθετέω , verb, atheteō — to do away with what has been laid down, set aside (value 1120)
G114,
ἀθετέω athetéō, ath-et-eh'-o; from a compound of G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5087; to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or violate:—cast off, despise, disannul, frustrate, bring to nought, reject.to do away with, to set aside, disregard
to thwart the efficacy of anything, nullify, make void, frustrate
to reject, to refuse, to slight
Used in 12 Verses, 9 Books 15  Occurrence Count
ἀπόλλυμι , verb, apollymi — to destroy, destroy utterly (value 661)
G622,
ἀπόλλυμι apóllymi, ap-ol'-loo-mee; from G575 and the base of G3639; to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively:—destroy, die, lose, mar, perish.to destroy
to put out of the way entirely, abolish, put an end to ruin
render useless
to kill
to declare that one must be put to death
metaph. to devote or give over to eternal misery in hell
to perish, to be lost, ruined, destroyed
to destroy
to lose
Used in 86 Verses, 15 Books 92  Occurrence Count
γάρ , conjunction, gar — for, indeed (a conjunction used to express cause, explanation, inference or continuation) (value 104)
G1063,
γάρ gár, gar; a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):—and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.Used in 1016 Verses, 27 Books 1067  Occurrence Count
γράφω , verb, graphō — to write (value 1404)
G1125,
†γράφω gráphō, graf'-o; a primary verb; to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe:—describe, write(-ing, -ten).to write, with reference to the form of the letters
to delineate (or form) letters on a tablet, parchment, paper, or other material
to write, with reference to the contents of the writing
to express in written characters
to commit to writing (things not to be forgotten), write down, record
used of those things which stand written in the sacred books (of the OT)
to write to one, i.e. by writing (in a written epistle) to give information, directions
to fill with writing
to draw up in writing, compose
Used in 197 Verses, 26 Books 207  Occurrence Count
καί , conjunction, kai — and, even, also (value 31)
G2532,
καί kaí, kahee; apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:—and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.and, also, even, indeed, but
Used in 5227 Verses, 27 Books 9277  Occurrence Count
ὁ , article, ho — the (value 70)
G3588,
ὁ ho, ho; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):—the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than "the" counted
Used in 7051 Verses, 27 Books 20257  Occurrence Count
σοφία , feminine noun, sophia — skill, wisdom (value 781)
G4678,
σοφία sophía, sof-ee'-ah; from G4680; wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual):—wisdom.wisdom, broad and full of intelligence; used of the knowledge of very diverse matters
the wisdom which belongs to men
spec. the varied knowledge of things human and divine, acquired by acuteness and experience, and summed up in maxims and proverbs
the science and learning
the act of interpreting dreams and always giving the sagest advice
the intelligence evinced in discovering the meaning of some mysterious number or vision
skill in the management of affairs
devout and proper prudence in intercourse with men not disciples of Christ, skill and discretion in imparting Christian truth
the knowledge and practice of the requisites for godly and upright living
supreme intelligence, such as belongs to God
to Christ
the wisdom of God as evinced in forming and executing counsels in the formation and government of the world and the scriptures
Used in 49 Verses, 12 Books 51  Occurrence Count
σοφός , adjective, sophos — skilled, wise (value 1040)
G4680,
σοφός sophós, sof-os'; akin to σαφής saphḗs (clear); wise (in a most general application):—wise. Compare G5429.wise
skilled, expert: of artificers
wise, skilled in letters, cultivated, learned
of the Greek philosophers and orators
of Jewish theologians
of Christian teachers
forming the best plans and using the best means for their execution
Used in 21 Verses, 8 Books 22  Occurrence Count
σύνεσις , feminine noun, synesis — a running together, understanding (value 1065)
G4907,
σύνεσις sýnesis, soon'-es-is; from G4920; a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect:—knowledge, understanding.a running together, a flowing together with
knowledge
understanding
the understanding, i.e the mind so far forth as it understands
Used in 7 Verses, 6 Books 7  Occurrence Count
συνετός , adjective, synetos — intelligent (value 1225)
G4908,
συνετός synetós, soon-et'-os; from G4920; mentally put (or putting) together, i.e. sagacious:—prudent. Compare G5429.intelligent, having understanding, wise, learned
Used in 4 Verses, 4 Books 4  Occurrence Count
| 1 Corinthians 1:19Modern KJV—Authorized Version |
| For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. |
| Original Text (TR 1894)Stephanus 1550 (Total 11129) |
| γέγραπται γάρ, Ἀπολῶ τὴν σοφίαν τῶν σοφῶν, καὶ τὴν σύνεσιν τῶν συνετῶν ἀθετήσω. |
| Verse #28383 (Ch. #1063) — 13 words, 64 lettersText Copied! |
| Data from Strong's Concordance |
| KJV |
Strong's # |
Greek |
Value |
| For |
G1063gar |
γάρ |
104 |
| it is written, |
G1125graphō |
γράφω |
1404 |
| I will destroy |
G622apollymi |
ἀπόλλυμι |
661 |
| the wisdom |
G4678sophia |
σοφία |
781 |
| of the wise, |
G4680sophos |
σοφός |
1040 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| will bring to nothing |
G114atheteō |
ἀθετέω |
1120 |
| the understanding |
G4907synesis |
σύνεσις |
1065 |
| of the prudent. |
G4908synetos |
συνετός |
1225 |
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