3050 Holy Spirit, wisdom of
Dictionary of Bible Themes

The quality of being discerning and perceptive which is a characteristic of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the source of human wisdom.

Deuteronomy 34:9

Those who knew and can know the wisdom of the Holy Spirit

Joshua

Isaiah 11:2

Either a wise human spirit or the Spirit of God who gives wisdom (NIV footnote).

The Messiah

Luke 2:40

See also

Jesus Christ

Colossians 2:9
Ephesians 1:17

"fulness" includes wisdom.

Christians

Job 32:6-9

The Holy Spirit is the source of wisdom

Acts 6:9-10
1 Corinthians 2:12-14
1 Kings 3:8-9,12; 4:29-34; 10:1,23-24
Proverbs 2:6

These references to the wisdom of Solomon make it clear that it was a gift from God. As the Spirit of God came upon other OT characters to equip them for office (e.g., Saul in 1Sa 10:10) it is not unreasonable to conclude that Solomon's wisdom was also imparted through the Holy Spirit:

Daniel 5:10-16
Acts 6:3

Daniel's wisdom

Acts 15:28
1 Corinthians 2:11; 12:8

the choosing of the Seven

Colossians 1:9
John 14:26

The Holy Spirit as teacher

See also

Nehemiah 9:20
Matthew 10:19-20
1 John 2:27

pp Mk 13:11

See also

pp Lk 12:12

1180 God, wisdom of
2081 Christ, wisdom
3140 Holy Spirit, teacher
7966 spiritual gifts
8226 discernment
8281 insight
8319 perception, spiritual
8361 wisdom
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