intelligence, discretion, skill
intelligence, discretion, skill. Discretion, practical skill; faculty through which God established the heavens (Proverbs 3:19) and artisans built tabernacle.
skill, intelligence, wisdom, intelligence, prudence
skill, intelligence, wisdom, intelligence, prudence. Primary meaning: skill, intelligence, wisdom, intelligence, prudence, wisdom. Strong's: wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual). Lexical nuances: skill, intelligence, wisdom , ranging from knowledge of the arts and matters of daily life to mental excellence in its highest and fullest sense;
a running or flowing together, understanding, the understanding, the mind or intelligence
a running or flowing together, understanding, the understanding, the mind or intelligence. Primary meaning: a running or flowing together, understanding, the understanding, the mind or intelligence. Strong's: a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect. Lexical nuances: a running or flowing together (Hom.).
mystery, divine secret revealed by God
mystery, divine secret revealed by God. Mystery, divine eschatological secret beyond human intelligence, revealed exclusively by the God of heaven to His prophets (Daniel 2:18, 19, 27, 28, 47).
to be ignorant, not to know, not to understand
to be ignorant, not to know, not to understand. Primary meaning: to be ignorant, not to know, not to understand. Strong's: not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination). Lexical nuances: to be ignorant , not to know : absol., I Ti 1:13 , He 5:2 ; c. acc., Ac 13:27 17:23 , Ro 10:3 , II Co 2:11 ; ἐν οἷς , II Pe 2:12 ; seq. ὅτι , Ro 2:4 6:3 7:1 , I Co 14:38 ; οὐ θέλω ὑμᾶς ἀγνοεῖν , a Pauline phrase: c. acc., Ro 11:25 ; seq. ὑπέρ , II Co 1:8 ; περί , I Co 12:1 , I Th 4:13 . ὅτι , Ro 1:13 , I Co 10:1 (for similar usage in π. , V. MM, VGT , s.v.). Pass.: I Co 14:38 , II Co 6:9 , Ga 1...
knowledge, intimate insight
knowledge, intimate insight. Experiential knowledge, intimate moral perception; preeminently the knowledge of God (Da'at Elohim) uniting intellect and will.
skilled, clever, wise
skilled, clever, wise. Primary meaning: skilled, clever, wise. Strong's: wise (in a most general application). Lexical nuances: skilled, clever, wise , whether in handicraft, the affairs of life, the sciences or learning: Ro 16:19 , I Co 3:10 ; of the learned, Ro 1:14 , 22 , I Co 1:19, 20 , 26, 27 3:18-20 ; of Jewish teachers, Mt 11:25 , Lk 10:21 ; Christian, Mt 23:34 ; of those endowed with practical wisdom, I Co 6:5 , Eph 5:15 , Ja 3:13 ; of God, Ro 16:27 ; compar., τ. μωρὸν τ. θεοῦ σοφώτερον , I Co 1:25 .†
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.
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.
mind, understanding, reason
mind, understanding, reason. Primary meaning: mind, understanding, reason, a mind. Strong's: the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning. Lexical nuances: prop., of the ruling faculty, mind , understanding , reason (v. Lft., Notes , 88 f.; Vaughan on Ro 7:23 ): Lk 24:45 , Ro 1:28 7:23 12:2 14:5 , Eph 4:17 , 23 , Phl 4:7 , II Th 2:2 , I Ti 6:5 , II Ti 3:8 , Tit 1:15 , Re 13:18 17:9 ; ν. τ. σαρκός ( ICC , in l.), Col 2:18 ; opp. to σάρξ , Ro 7:25 ; to πνεῦμα , I Co 14:14 , 15 ; to γλῶσσα , I Co 14:19 .
wise, skilled, discerning
wise, skilled, discerning. Wise, judicious, skilled in ethical living and practical craftsmanship, receptive to instruction.
to understand, discern, perceive
to understand, discern, perceive. To separate mentally, discern between good and evil, perceive deep spiritual truth.
1 Corinthians • Chapter 2 (16 verses)
And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ , and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much tremblin... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah.
The Wisdom of Solomon • Chapter 9 (18 verses)
O God of the fathers, and Lord who keep your mercy, Who made all things by your word; And by your wisdom you formedst man, That he should have dominion over the creatures that were made by you, And rule the world in holiness and righteousness, And execute judgement in uprightne...
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 .†
understanding, discernment, insight
understanding, discernment, insight. Discernment, intellectual faculty of comprehension, analytical insight guiding moral choices.
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...
The Wisdom of Solomon • Chapter 4 (20 verses)
Better than this is childishness with virtue; For in the memory of virtue is immortality: Because it is recognized both before God and before men. When it is present, men imitate it; And they long after it when it is departed: And throughout all time it marcheth crowned in tr...
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 .
1 Corinthians • Chapter 12 (31 verses)
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man c... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .