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
2 Samuel
Job
He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?
For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?
Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high.
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
For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven;
For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. wisdom: Heb. heart
Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?
Psalms
For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. compassest: or, winnowest
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.
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
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.
Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. his: Heb. of his understanding there is no number
Proverbs
Isaiah
This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.
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?
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.
Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.
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.
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:
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
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.
Jeremiah
Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain: forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee. to: or, it liketh thee
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings: work: Heb. doing
Daniel
And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him.
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:
He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
New Testament
Matthew
Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Romans
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.
1 Corinthians
Ephesians
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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