The word Sophia ("wisdom") is encountered in both the Old Testament (in the Greek translation) and of the New Testament. In the New Testament it is used in three meanings: 1. * In relation to the Son of God as the Hypostatic Wisdom of God: "But we preach Christ crucified ... Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God" (1 Cor. 1:23-24); "Who of God is made unto us wisdom" (1 Cor. 1:30). Most of the Eastern Orthodox Cathedrals called "Hagia Sophia" being dedicated to Jesus Christ. 2. * In the usual broad meaning of wisdom, understanding: "Jesus increased in wisdom and stature and grace" (Luke 2:52); "But wisdom is justified of all her children" (Luke 7:35). 3. * In the meaning of the wise economy of God expressed in the creation of the world, in his providence over the world