Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8600 Prayer and worship of the believer » 8674 study 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. The study of the works of the LORD Psalm 111:2 The works mentioned are his acts of providence and grace. God's people are to study in order to gain wisdom Proverbs 2:1-5; Proverbs 4:5 See also Job 28:12,20; Psalm 90:12; Proverbs 3:13; Proverbs 15:14; Proverbs 23:23 The study of human activity, achievement and wisdom Ecclesiastes 1:13-14 See also Ecclesiastes 1:17; Ecclesiastes 2:12; Ecclesiastes 7:25; Ecclesiastes 8:9,16; Ecclesiastes 9:1; Ecclesiastes 12:9-11 The Teacher turned from human wisdom to searching out and setting forth proverbs; Ecclesiastes 12:12 He concluded that all human study was wearisome. The study of the word of God The study of the word of God is commended 2 Timothy 2:15 See also Isaiah 8:20; Jeremiah 15:16; Matthew 22:29; Romans 15:4; 1 Peter 2:2 Ezra studied the law of the LORD The Bereans studied the Scriptures Some Jews studied the Scriptures without finding Jesus Christ God promises his help in the study of the Scriptures See also
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