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σοφία
soh-FEE-ah
wisdom
noun, f.
Appears 51× in the Greek New Testament — common.

In the New Testament

Philosophy = φίλος + σοφία (love of wisdom). Sophia = a common Christian name = wisdom.

Memory Hook

soh-FEE-ah — PHILOSOPHy = love of WISDOM = sophia.

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