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The wisdom of God is a central theme throughout the Bible, reflecting His perfect knowledge, understanding, and discernment. It is an attribute that underscores His ability to govern the universe with justice, righteousness, and love. The wisdom of God is not only a theological concept but also a practical guide for human living, as believers are encouraged to seek and emulate divine wisdom in their own lives.

Old Testament Insights

In the Old Testament, the wisdom of God is often portrayed in the context of creation and providence. Proverbs 3:19-20 states, "The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding. By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew." Here, wisdom is depicted as the foundational principle by which God created and sustains the world.

The Book of Job also explores the theme of divine wisdom, particularly in God's response to Job. In Job 28:23-28 , it is written, "But God understands its way, and He knows its place. For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. When He fixed the weight of the wind and measured out the waters, when He set a limit for the rain and a path for the thunderbolt, then He looked at wisdom and appraised it; He established it and searched it out. And He said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"

Wisdom Literature

The wisdom literature of the Old Testament, including Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon, emphasizes the practical application of God's wisdom in daily life. Proverbs 9:10 declares, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." This verse highlights the foundational role of reverence for God in acquiring true wisdom.

New Testament Revelation

In the New Testament, the wisdom of God is most fully revealed in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 1:24 , "But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God." Jesus embodies divine wisdom, and through His teachings, life, death, and resurrection, He provides the ultimate revelation of God's wise plan for salvation.

The Epistle of James further elaborates on the nature of divine wisdom, contrasting it with earthly wisdom. James 3:17 states, "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere." This passage outlines the characteristics of godly wisdom, which believers are encouraged to seek and manifest in their interactions with others.

Practical Implications

The wisdom of God is not only a theological truth but also a practical guide for believers. James 1:5 offers a promise to those who seek divine wisdom: "Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." This assurance encourages Christians to rely on God's wisdom in decision-making and moral discernment.

Throughout Scripture, the wisdom of God is portrayed as both transcendent and accessible. It is a divine attribute that governs the cosmos and a personal guide for those who seek to live in accordance with God's will. The Bible consistently calls believers to pursue this wisdom, which is rooted in a relationship with God and exemplified in the life of Jesus Christ.

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Ezra 7:25
And you, Ezra, after the wisdom of your God, that is in your hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of your God; and teach you them that know them not.
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Job 9:4
He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who has hardened himself against him, and has prospered?
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Job 12:13,16
With him is wisdom and strength, he has counsel and understanding.
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Psalm 104:24
O LORD, how manifold are your works! in wisdom have you made them all: the earth is full of your riches.
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Psalm 136:5
To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endures for ever.
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Psalm 147:5
Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
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Proverbs 3:19,20
The LORD by wisdom has founded the earth; by understanding has he established the heavens.
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Proverbs 8:12,22,27-31
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
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Isaiah 31:2
Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity.
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Jeremiah 10:7,12
Who would not fear you, O King of nations? for to you does it appertain: for as much as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like to you.
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Jeremiah 51:15
He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and has stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
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Daniel 2:20-22,28
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:
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Romans 16:27
To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
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1 Corinthians 1:24,25
But to them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
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Ephesians 1:8
Wherein he has abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
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Ephesians 3:10
To the intent that now to the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
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1 Timothy 1:17
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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Jude 1:25
To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
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Revelation 7:12
Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be to our God for ever and ever. Amen.
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Greek

5385. philosophia -- the love or pursuit of wisdom
... 5835 ("philosophy") in Col 2:8 refers to -- elevating wisdom over the wisdom
of . Such 5385 () is () God's Word (true wisdom). [5385 ...
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5428. phronesis -- understanding, practical wisdom
... to make intelligent (shrewd) life-applications in the will of God. See 5429 ().
Word Origin from phroneo Definition understanding, practical wisdom NASB Word ...
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419. anexeraunetos -- unsearchable
... 419 ("unsearchable"), used only in Ro 11:33, refers to God's perfect wisdom in creating
people for Himself (composed of all OT and NT believers). ...
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574. haplos -- simply, sincerely
... 574 ("simply"), used only in Js 1:5, refers to God "" giving wisdom -- which is
better translated "giving , openly" (literally, ", holding nothing back"). ...
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5001. tagma -- that which has been arranged in order, spec. a ...
... Cognate: 5001 (a neuter noun) -- an ordered arrangement, reflecting God's perfect
wisdom in (it only occurs in 1 Cor 15:23). See 5021 (). ...
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1012. boule -- counsel
... lay') Short Definition: counsel, deliberate wisdom Definition: counsel, deliberate
wisdom, decree ... This level of God's (1012 ) demonstrates He is of history, ie ...
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3724. horizo -- to mark off by boundaries, to determine
... comes from 3724 (), "to set ." 4309 ("-horizon, -determine") emphasizes God's with,
as operating in His perfect wisdom, absolute foreknowledge, etc.).]. ...
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Library

The Wisdom of God
... The next attribute is God's wisdom, which is one of the brightest beams of the Godhead. ...
God's wisdom appears in two things. I. His infinite intelligence. II. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/5 the wisdom of god.htm

The Wisdom of God in the Means Used to Propagate the Gospel.
... SERMON I. The Wisdom of God in the means used to propagate the Gospel.
1 1 Corinthians 1:27, 28. "But God hath chosen the foolish ...
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The Wisdom of God in the Means Used to Propagating the Gospel.
... SERMON II. The Wisdom of God in the means used to propagating the Gospel.
1 Corinthians i, 27, 28. "But God hath chosen the foolish ...
/.../lee/sermons on various important subjects/sermon ii the wisdom of.htm

Trust in God --True Wisdom
... Trust in God"True Wisdom. A sermon (No.392) delivered on Sunday Morning, May 12th,
1861, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington, by CH Spurgeon. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/trust in godtrue wisdom.htm

Christ --The Power and Wisdom of God
... We shall understand our text in a threefold manner: Christ, that is, Christ personally,
is "the power of God and the wisdom of God;" Christ, that is, Christ's ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/christthe power and wisdom of.htm

"God is Endless, Sovereign Truth, --Wisdom, --Love, Not-Made; and ...
... Truth seeth God, and Wisdom beholdeth God, and of these two cometh the third:
that is, a holy marvellous [143] delight in God; which is Love. ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter xliv god is endless.htm

Christ the Wisdom of God, Prov. 8 1 22-32.
... Christ the wisdom of God, Prov. 8. 1 22-32. 1 Shall wisdom cry aloud And not her
speech be heard? The voice of God's eternal word, Deserves it no regard? ...
/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 0 105555556 christ the wisdom.htm

The Power and Wisdom of God in the Creation.
... ADDITIONAL DISCOURSES. SECT. II. THE POWER AND WISDOM OF GOD IN THE CREATION.
Inde hominum pecudumque genus, vitaque volantum, Et ...
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O Praise the Wisdom of Our God,
... MEDITATIONS O praise the wisdom of our God,. tr., John Brownlie 8.8.8.8. I. O
praise the wisdom of our God,. And all His matchless love extol; ...
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The Wisdom of God's Counsels
... Second Series Sermon 68 The Wisdom of God's Counsels. ... 13. But what means did
the wisdom of God make use of in effecting this great work? ...
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