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What the Bible Says About Wisdom of God, the

Overview

The Bible addresses wisdom of god, the across 61 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms, Job and Isaiah. Closely related themes include God, Providence of God, the, Afflictions and Adversities and Praise. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David, Solomon, Ezra and Nebuchadnezzar.

Key Bible verses about wisdom of god, the

Old Testament

Job

Job 9:4

He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?

Job 11:11

For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?

Job 21:22

Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high.

Job 23:10

But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. that: Heb. that is with me

Job 28:24

For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven;

Job 34:21

For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.

Job 36:4

For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.

Job 36:5

Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. wisdom: Heb. heart

Job 37:16

Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?

Psalms

Psalms 1:6

For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Psalms 44:21

Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.

Psalms 73:11

And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?

Psalms 103:14

For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.

Psalms 104:24

O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

Psalms 136:5

To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 139:2

Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.

Psalms 139:3

Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. compassest: or, winnowest

Psalms 139:4

For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.

Psalms 139:6

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.

Psalms 139:12

Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee. hideth: Heb. darkeneth not the darkness and: Heb. as is the darkness, so is the light

Psalms 142:3

When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.

Psalms 147:5

Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. his: Heb. of his understanding there is no number

Isaiah

Isaiah 28:29

This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.

Isaiah 40:14

With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding? instructed: Heb. made him understand understanding: Heb. understandings?

Isaiah 40:28

Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

Isaiah 42:9

Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

Isaiah 44:7

And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them.

Isaiah 46:10

Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

Isaiah 47:10

For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me. perverted: or, caused thee to turn away

Isaiah 66:18

For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory.

New Testament

People in the Bible and wisdom of god, the

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying wisdom of god, the for yourself

  • Begin with Exodus 3:7, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Psalms, Job and Isaiah each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of David, Solomon and Ezra and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: God, Providence of God, the, Afflictions and Adversities and Praise.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about wisdom of god, the?

The Bible addresses wisdom of god, the across 61 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms, Job and Isaiah. Closely related themes include God, Providence of God, the, Afflictions and Adversities and Praise. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David, Solomon, Ezra and Nebuchadnezzar.

How many Bible verses are about wisdom of god, the?

The Bible references wisdom of god, the in 61 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention wisdom of god, the?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 3:7: “And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;”

Which people in the Bible are associated with wisdom of god, the?

David, Solomon, Ezra, Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel.

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