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 34:9Those who knew and can know the wisdom of the Holy Spirit Joshua Isaiah 11:2Either a wise human spirit or the Spirit of God who gives wisdom (NIV footnote). The Messiah Luke 2:40See also Jesus Christ Colossians 2:9Ephesians 1:17 "fulness" includes wisdom. Christians Job 32:6-9The Holy Spirit is the source of wisdom Acts 6:9-101 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 5:10-16Acts 6:3 Daniel's wisdom Acts 15:281 Corinthians 2:11; 12:8 the choosing of the Seven Colossians 1:9John 14:26 The Holy Spirit as teacher See also Nehemiah 9:20Matthew 10:19-20 1 John 2:27 pp Mk 13:11 See also pp Lk 12:12 1180 God, wisdom of2081 Christ, wisdom 3140 Holy Spirit, teacher 7966 spiritual gifts 8226 discernment 8281 insight 8319 perception, spiritual 8361 wisdom |



