Dictionary of Bible Themes The application of the mind with a view to acquiring knowledge, particularly of the Scriptures. God promises his help to those who give themselves to this work. Psalms 111:2The study of the works of the LORD The works mentioned are his acts of providence and grace. Proverbs 2:1-5; 4:5God's people are to study in order to gain wisdom See also Job 28:12,20Psalms 90:12 Proverbs 3:13; 15:14; 23:23 Ecclesiastes 1:13-14 The study of human activity, achievement and wisdom See also Ecclesiastes 1:17; 2:12; 7:25; 8:9,16; 9:1; 12:9-11Ecclesiastes 12:12 The Teacher turned from human wisdom to searching out and setting forth proverbs He concluded that all human study was wearisome. 2 Timothy 2:15The study of the word of God See also The study of the word of God is commended Isaiah 8:20Jeremiah 15:16 Matthew 22:29 Romans 15:4 1 Peter 2:2 Ezra 7:10 Ezra studied the law of the LORD Acts 17:11The Bereans studied the Scriptures John 5:39Some Jews studied the Scriptures without finding Jesus Christ John 14:26; 16:13God promises his help in the study of the Scriptures See also 1611 Scripture, inspiration & authority3203 Holy Spirit & assurance 5028 knowledge, God as source of human 5036 mind of God 5303 embalming 5515 scroll 5895 intimacy 7797 teaching 7903 baptism 8361 wisdom 8477 self-examination 8664 praise |
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