Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8200 The character of the believer » 8361 wisdom » 8365 wisdom, nature of human The human quality which enables the planning and successful achievement of a desired goal. It may be expressed as technical skill, practical instruction and astuteness in political affairs. True wisdom includes spiritual discernment and, above all, the reverence and knowledge of God. Wisdom as human skill For work on the tabernacle Exodus 36:1 See also Exodus 28:3 making the priestly robes; Exodus 31:2-6 pp Exodus 35:30-35 craftsmanship and design in metalwork, stone, wood, embroidery and weaving; Exodus 35:25-26 spinning; Exodus 36:8 making and hanging curtains For work on the temple 1 Chronicles 22:15 See also 1 Chronicles 28:21; 2 Chronicles 2:7,13-14 pp 1 Kings 7:13-14 Huram-Abi, skilled in bronze work Other skills Making idols: Isaiah 40:20; Jeremiah 10:9 Jeremiah 9:17 professional mourning; Ezekiel 27:8-9 seamanship Wisdom as instruction in practical living Proverbs 14:8; Ecclesiastes 12:11 See also Proverbs 6:6; Proverbs 10:5,8-9; Proverbs 19:11; Proverbs 20:1; Proverbs 21:20; Proverbs 29:11; Ecclesiastes 7:7; Ecclesiastes 10:12 Wisdom as political astuteness Wisdom brings political success Proverbs 21:22; Ecclesiastes 9:14-15; Isaiah 10:13; Ezekiel 28:4-5 Wisdom in giving political advice Genesis 41:8; Esther 1:13; Isaiah 19:11; Jeremiah 51:57; Daniel 4:6; Daniel 5:8; Ob 8 David's counsellors: 1 Chronicles 26:14; 1 C 32-33 Wisdom in government Genesis 41:33-36; 2 Samuel 14:20; 1 Kings 5:12; Daniel 2:48 Wisdom associated with mystic arts Genesis 41:8; Exodus 7:11; Psalm 58:5; Daniel 2:7; Daniel 5:7,11 Wisdom as spiritual discernment Understanding the plan of God Genesis 41:39 See also Jeremiah 9:12; Revelation 13:18; Revelation 17:9 Understanding God's ways Hosea 14:9 See also Job 11:6; Psalm 107:43; Daniel 12:10 Wisdom expressed in a right relationship with God Wisdom as reverent submission to God Job 28:28 See also Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 3:7; Proverbs 9:10; Ecclesiastes 12:13; Micah 6:9 Wisdom as the knowledge of God Proverbs 30:3; Isaiah 11:2 See also Ephesians 1:17; Colossians 1:9 Wisdom as obedience to God's command Deuteronomy 4:6 See also Psalm 119:34,73 Wisdom personified Wisdom calls out an invitation Proverbs 8:1-4; Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom teaches what is right Wisdom existed before creation Human wisdom can be opposed to God 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 See also 1 Corinthians 4:10 See also
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