Dictionary of Bible Themes All knowledge proceeds from God, although many do not acknowledge it. The pursuit of knowledge apart from God is futile and leads to pride. Proverbs 2:6God is the source of all knowledge See also Job 28:28Proverbs 1:7; 9:10 Genesis 3:1-7 Pursuit of knowledge apart from God led to the fall See also Genesis 3:22-24Ecclesiastes 12:11-12 Pursuit of knowledge apart from God is futile See also Ecclesiastes 1:16-181 Corinthians 8:1 Proverbs 3:13-18 Pursuit of the knowledge that proceeds from God merits divine approval See also Proverbs 2:3-5; 4:5; 15:142 Peter 1:5 Daniel 1:17 God bestows knowledge on certain individuals See also Exodus 31:1-5; 35:30-36:11 Kings 3:10-12 2 Chronicles 1:10-12 1 Corinthians 12:8 See also 1180 God, wisdom of5302 education 5531 skill 5864 futility 5894 intelligence 6154 fall, the 8226 discernment 8281 insight 8355 understanding 8361 wisdom |
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