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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

Ezra 7:10

The Bereans studied the Scriptures

Acts 17:11

Some Jews studied the Scriptures without finding Jesus Christ

John 5:39

God promises his help in the study of the Scriptures

John 14:26; John 16:13

See also

1610  Scripture
3140  Holy Spirit, teacher
5026  knowledge
5035  mind
5302  education
5514  scribes
5894  intelligence
7793  teachers
7797  teaching
8361  wisdom
8476  self-discipline
8662  meditation