to understand, discern, perceive
to understand, discern, perceive. To separate mentally, discern between good and evil, perceive deep spiritual truth.
wise, skilled, discerning
wise, skilled, discerning. Wise, judicious, skilled in ethical living and practical craftsmanship, receptive to instruction.
acquaintance, discernment, recognition
acquaintance, discernment, recognition. Primary meaning: acquaintance, discernment, recognition. Strong's: recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement. Lexical nuances: acquaintance, discernment, recognition (Plut., al.): Phl 1:9 , Col 3:10 ; c. gen. rei, Col 1:9 2:2 , Phm 6 ; τ. ἀληθείας , I Ti 2:4 , II Ti 2:25 3:7 , Tit 1:1 , He 10:26 ; τ. ἁμαρτίας , Ro 3:20 ; c. gen. pers., of God: Eph 1:17 , Col 1:10 , II Pe 1:2 , 3 ; of Christ: Eph 4:13 , II Pe 1:8 2:20 ; of God and Christ: II Pe 1:2 ; κατ ̓ ἐ. , Ro 10:2 ; ἔχειν ἐν ἐ. , Ro 1:28 (v. AR, Eph. , 248 ff.; and...
wisdom, skill, godly discernment
wisdom, skill, godly discernment. Skillful living, moral insight, master craftsmanship; theological personification in Proverbs 8 co-working with God at creation; fear of the Lord is its beginning.
understanding, discernment, insight
understanding, discernment, insight. Discernment, intellectual faculty of comprehension, analytical insight guiding moral choices.
Proverbs 2
Connected via בִּינָה (bina) 86%
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Proverbs • Chapter 2 (22 verses)
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
understanding, practical wisdom, prudence
understanding, practical wisdom, prudence. Primary meaning: understanding, practical wisdom, prudence. Strong's: mental action or activity, i.e. intellectual or moral insight. Lexical nuances: understanding, practical wisdom, prudence : Lk 1:17 , Eph 1:8 .†
Romans 14
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Romans • Chapter 14 (23 verses)
Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Matthew • Chapter 7 (29 verses)
Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Proverbs • Chapter 18 (24 verses)
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 27 (30 verses)
Many have sinned for a thing indifferent; And he that seeks to multiply gain will turn his eye away. A nail will stick fast between the joinings of stones; And sin will thrust itself in between buying and selling. Unless a man hold on diligently in the fear of the Lord, His ho...
Proverbs • Chapter 21 (31 verses)
The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts. To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
knowledge, intimate insight
knowledge, intimate insight. Experiential knowledge, intimate moral perception; preeminently the knowledge of God (Da'at Elohim) uniting intellect and will.
Galatians • Chapter 3 (29 verses)
O foolish Galatians , who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are ye so... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Abram/Abraham .
Proverbs • Chapter 17 (28 verses)
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the ...
1 Corinthians • Chapter 6 (20 verses)
Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Know ye not that we shall judge ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand, to know, realize, to become known
to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand, to know, realize, to become known. Primary meaning: to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand, to know, realize, to become known, to know. Strong's: to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed). Lexical nuances: to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand ; in past tenses to know, realize ; pass., to become known : c. acc., Mt 22:18 , Mk 5:43 , Col 4:8 , I Th 3:5 , al. Pass., Mt 10:26 , Phl 4:5 , al.; seq. ὅτι , Mt 21:45 , Jo 4:1 , al.; τί , Mt 6:3 ; ἀπό , Mk 15:45 ; ὅ , Ro 7:15 ; τ. λεγόμενα , Lk 18:34 ; τ. θέλημα , Lk 12:47 ; τ. καρδίας , Lk 16:15 ; c acc. pers., of recog...
Proverbs 1
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Proverbs • Chapter 1 (33 verses)
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David , king of Israel ; To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; Mentions: Solomon , David , Jacob/Israel .
Psalms 1
Connected via Matthew 7 75%
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Psalms • Chapter 1 (6 verses)
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the riv...
Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical • 51 Chapters
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus ( Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical , 51 chapters). Key figures: Lot , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Adam , Aaron , Enoch . Key places: Sin , Ophir , Jerusalem , Hermon , Jericho , Pishon . Opens with: "All wisdom comes from the Lord, And is with him forever...."
Proverbs 8
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Proverbs • Chapter 8 (36 verses)
Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
Ecclesiastes • Chapter 8 (17 verses)
Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God. Be not hasty to go out of his sight...
to see, inspect, perceive, provide
to see, inspect, perceive, provide. To behold, inspect; theologically God's sovereign oversight and gracious provision: Yahweh-Yireh ('The LORD will provide', Genesis 22:14).
Proverbs • Chapter 11 (31 verses)
A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
Proverbs • Chapter 23 (35 verses)
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
Romans 2
Connected via Matthew 7 74%
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Romans • Chapter 2 (29 verses)
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. An... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
to observe, perceive, discern, recognize, to discover, ascertain, determine
to observe, perceive, discern, recognize, to discover, ascertain, determine. Primary meaning: to observe, perceive, discern, recognize, to discover, ascertain, determine. Strong's: to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. Lexical nuances: "directive" of γινώσκω (AR, Eph. , 249), as in cl.;
grace, favor, charm, acceptance
grace, favor, charm, acceptance. Grace, unmerited favor, charm; finding grace in the eyes of the LORD (Noah in Genesis 6:8; Moses in Exodus 33:17).
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 5 (15 verses)
Set not your heart upon your goods; And say not, They are sufficient for me. Follow not your own mind and your strength, To walk in the desires of your heart; And say not, Who shall have dominion over me? For the Lord will surely take vengeance on you.
John 7
Connected via Proverbs 18 72%
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John • Chapter 7 (53 verses)
After these things Jesus walked in Galilee : for he would not walk in Judaea, because the Jews sought to kill him. Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Moses , David , Galilee , Jerusalem , Bethlehem 1 .
Proverbs • Chapter 16 (33 verses)
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 2 (18 verses)
My son, if you come to serve the Lord, Prepare your soul for temptation. Set your heart aright, and constantly endure, And make not haste in time of calamity. Cleave to him, and depart not, That you may be increased at your latter end.
name, memorial, reputation
name, memorial, reputation. Name, reputation, renown, character; especially the Name of the LORD representing His self-revelation, holy presence dwelling at the sanctuary, and locus of worship.
to know, perceive, choose
to know, perceive, choose. To know, ascertain, experience, perceive; in covenant context denotes experiential intimacy, recognition of authority, and divine election ('You only have I known').
Proverbs • Chapter 10 (32 verses)
The proverbs of Solomon . A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the subst... Mentions: Solomon .
a wanting, need, an asking, entreaty, supplication, prayer
a wanting, need, an asking, entreaty, supplication, prayer. Primary meaning: a wanting, need, an asking, entreaty, supplication, prayer, petition. Strong's: a petition. Lexical nuances: a wanting, need (so Ps 21(22):25 ). an asking, entreaty, supplication ; in NT always addressed to God: Lk 1:13 , II Co 1:11 , Phl 1:19 , II Ti 1:3 , Ja 5:16 , I Pe 3:12 (LXX) ; with νηστεῖαι , Lk 2:37 ; προσευχή, -αί , Eph 6:18 , Phl 4:6 , I Ti 2:1 5:5 ; ἱκετηρίαι , He 5:7 ; προσκαρτέρησις , Eph 6:18 ; ἐντεύξεις , I Ti 2:1 ; δ. ποιεῖσθαι (Deiss., BS , 250), Lk 5:33 , Phl 1:4 (pl.), I Ti 2:1 ; ...