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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Insight</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/i/insight.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/mark/6-52.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/i/insight.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Insight</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/i/insides.htm" title="Insides">&#9668;</a> Insight <a href="/topical/i/insight_and_understanding.htm" title="Insight and Understanding">&#9658;</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> &#8226; <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Meaning:</b> <br>Insight, in a biblical context, refers to the ability to understand and discern the deeper truths and principles of God's Word and His creation. It involves a spiritual perception that goes beyond mere knowledge, allowing individuals to apply wisdom in their lives. Insight is closely related to wisdom, understanding, and discernment, and is considered a gift from God.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a> :</b> "For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding." This verse highlights that insight, along with wisdom and understanding, is a divine gift. It is not merely human intellect but a spiritual endowment from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> :</b> "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Here, the emphasis is on relying on God's insight rather than human understanding, suggesting that true insight comes from trusting in the Lord.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a> :</b> "He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning." This passage underscores God's sovereignty in granting insight and understanding to those who seek Him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17-18</a> :</b> "I ask that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints." The Apostle Paul prays for believers to receive spiritual insight, which is essential for understanding God's purposes and promises.<br><br><b>Characteristics of Insight:</b><br><br>&#183; <b>Spiritual Discernment:</b> Insight involves the ability to discern spiritual truths and apply them to life situations. It is more than intellectual knowledge; it is a deep understanding that aligns with God's will.<br><br>&#183; <b>Moral Clarity:</b> Insight provides clarity in distinguishing right from wrong, helping believers to live in accordance with biblical principles.<br><br>&#183; <b>Practical Application:</b> True insight leads to practical wisdom, enabling individuals to make decisions that reflect God's character and purposes.<br><br><b>The Role of the Holy Spirit:</b><br><br>The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in imparting insight to believers. As the Spirit of truth, He guides and teaches, opening the eyes of believers to understand the Scriptures and the mysteries of God's kingdom (<a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a>).<br><br><b>Examples of Insight in the Bible:</b><br><br>&#183; <b>Solomon's Wisdom:</b> Solomon is renowned for his God-given wisdom and insight. When he asked God for wisdom to govern Israel, God granted him unparalleled insight, which became evident in his judgments and proverbs (<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a>).<br><br>&#183; <b>Joseph's Interpretation of Dreams:</b> Joseph's ability to interpret Pharaoh's dreams was a demonstration of divine insight. His understanding of the dreams' significance saved Egypt from famine and elevated him to a position of authority (<a href="/genesis/41-15.htm">Genesis 41:15-16</a>).<br><br>&#183; <b>Jesus' Parables:</b> Jesus often used parables to convey deep spiritual truths. Those with insight, granted by the Holy Spirit, could understand the hidden meanings and apply them to their lives (<a href="/matthew/13-10.htm">Matthew 13:10-17</a>).<br><br><b>The Pursuit of Insight:</b><br><br>Believers are encouraged to seek insight through prayer, study of the Scriptures, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. <a href="/proverbs/4-7.htm">Proverbs 4:7</a> states, "Wisdom is supreme; therefore acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding." This pursuit is a lifelong journey that deepens one's relationship with God and enhances one's ability to live a life pleasing to Him.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) Power of acute observation and deduction; discernment; perception.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; -- frequently used with into.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5428.htm"><span class="l">5428. phronesis -- understanding, practical wisdom</span></a> <br><b>...</b> See 5429 (). Word Origin from phroneo Definition understanding, practical wisdom<br> NASB Word Usage attitude (1), <b>insight</b> (1). prudence, wisdom. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5428.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1271.htm"><span class="l">1271. dianoia -- the mind, disposition, thought</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Transliteration: dianoia Phonetic Spelling: (dee-an&#39;-oy-ah) Short Definition:<br> understanding, intellect, mind Definition: understanding, intellect, mind, <b>insight</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1271.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/4920.htm"><span class="l">4920. suniemi -- to set together, fig. to understand</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to understand NASB Word Usage gained...<b>insight</b> (1), understand (17), understanding<br> (1), understands (2), understood (5). understand, be wise. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4920.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/4907.htm"><span class="l">4907. sunesis -- a running together, spec. understanding</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin from suniemi Definition a running together, spec. understanding NASB<br> Word Usage cleverness (1), <b>insight</b> (1), understanding (5). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4907.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1404.htm"><span class="l">1404. drakon -- a dragon (a mythical monster)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of . 1404 (&quot;a dragon&quot;) was believed to have incredible <b>insight</b>, able to<br> spot prey in any hiding place.]. Word Origin from an alt. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1404.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4678.htm"><span class="l">4678. sophia -- skill, wisdom</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: sophia Phonetic Spelling:<br> (sof-ee&#39;-ah) Short Definition: wisdom Definition: wisdom, <b>insight</b>, skill (human <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4678.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7922.htm"><span class="l">7922. sekel -- prudence, <b>insight</b></span></a><br>sekel or sekel. 7921, 7922. sekel or sekel. 7923 . prudence, <b>insight</b>.<br> Transliteration: sekel or sekel Phonetic Spelling: (seh&#39;-kel) Short Definition: <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7922.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7924.htm"><span class="l">7924. soklethanu -- <b>insight</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 7923, 7924. soklethanu. 7925 . <b>insight</b>. Transliteration: soklethanu Phonetic<br> Spelling: (sok-leth-aw-noo&#39;) Short Definition: <b>insight</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7924.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5094b.htm"><span class="l">5094b. nahiru -- illumination, <b>insight</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 5094a, 5094b. nahiru. 5095 . illumination, <b>insight</b>. Transliteration:<br> nahiru Short Definition: illumination. Word Origin (Aramaic <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5094b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7919a.htm"><span class="l">7919a. sakal -- to be prudent</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), acts wisely (3), behaved himself wisely (1), comprehend (1), consider (1),<br> considers (2), discern (1), expert (1), failed* (1), gain <b>insight</b> (2), give you <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7919a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8454.htm"><span class="l">8454. tushiyyah -- sound, efficient wisdom, abiding success</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from an unused word Definition sound, efficient wisdom, abiding success<br> NASB Word Usage deliverance (1), helpful <b>insight</b> (1), sound wisdom (7 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8454.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/kingsley/daily_thoughts_/sight_and_insight_august_1.htm"><span class="l">Sight and <b>Insight</b>. August 1.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Sight and <b>Insight</b>. August 1. Do the work that&#39;s nearest, Though it&#39;s dull<br> at whiles, Helping, when you meet them, Lame dogs over <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/daily thoughts /sight and insight august 1.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/daily_thoughts_/true_insight_july_13.htm"><span class="l">True <b>Insight</b>. July 13.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> True <b>Insight</b>. July 13. It is easy to see the spiritual beauty of Raffaelle&#39;s<br> Madonnas, but it requires a deeper and more practised <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/daily thoughts /true insight july 13.htm</font><p><a href="/library/severus/life_and_writings_of_sulpitius_severus_/chapter_ii_at_that_time.htm"><span class="l">At that Time, Nabuchodonosor had a Dream Marvelous for that <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book II. Chapter II. At that time, Nabuchodonosor had a dream marvelous for that<br> <b>insight</b> into the future which? At that time, Nabuchodonosor <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter ii at that time.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/bartimaeus.htm"><span class="l">Bartimaeus</span></a> <br><b>...</b> have mercy upon me!&#39;. Now, note two or three things about that cry. The<br> first is the clear <b>insight</b> into Christ&#39;s place and dignity. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/bartimaeus.htm</font><p><a href="/library/murray/working_for_god/xxxi_that_god_may_be.htm"><span class="l">That God May be Glorified</span></a> <br><b>...</b> worth. And the clearer a man&#39;s <b>insight</b> into the purpose, the better fitted<br> will he be to take charge of the higher parts of the work. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/murray/working for god/xxxi that god may be.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_i/who_bring_christ.htm"><span class="l">Who Bring Christ</span></a> <br><b>...</b> level. Every act of obedience to any moral truth is rewarded by additional <b>insight</b>. <b>...</b><br> view. Obedience is in all things the parent of <b>insight</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/who bring christ.htm</font><p><a href="/library/dods/the_expositors_bible_the_gospel_of_st_john_vol_ii/works_by_the_rev_marcus.htm"><span class="l">Works by the Rev. Marcus Dods, DD</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The crisp, pointed, and graphic style of Dr. Dods is in harmony with the keen and<br> spiritual <b>insight</b> which marks him out as a prince among the living expositors <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol ii/works by the rev marcus.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bayly/the_practice_of_piety/i_of_a_private_fast.htm"><span class="l">Of a Private Fast.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> This penitency consists in three things"First, An inward <b>insight</b> of sin, and sense<br> of mercy; Secondly, A bewailing of thy vile state; Thirdly, An humble and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/bayly/the practice of piety/i of a private fast.htm</font><p><a href="/library/milligan/men_of_the_bible_some_lesser-known/hiram_the_inspired_artificer.htm"><span class="l">Hiram, the Inspired Artificer</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It is instructive to find that in Scripture, genius as displayed in literary <b>insight</b><br> and facility, in ingenuity and inventiveness as to the various arts, and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../milligan/men of the bible some lesser-known/hiram the inspired artificer.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_10_1864/baptismal_regeneration.htm"><span class="l">Baptismal Regeneration</span></a> <br><b>...</b> IN the preceding verse our Lord Jesus Christ gives us some little <b>insight</b> into the<br> natural character of the apostles whom he selected to be the first ministers <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 10 1864/baptismal regeneration.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/i/insight.htm"><span class="l"><b>Insight</b> (39 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Insight</b> (39 Occurrences). <b>...</b> Ephesians 3:4 By means of that explanation, as you read<br> it, you can judge of my <b>insight</b> into the truth of Christ (WEY NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/insight.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/divorce.htm"><span class="l">Divorce (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Christ. The question may come up, Whose <b>insight</b> is likely to be truest?<br> Why, then, will reason stand by this exception? Because <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/divorce.htm - 41k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sin.htm"><span class="l">Sin (782 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In the sources of light which are to help men discern good from evil, increasing<br> stress is laid upon inner moral <b>insight</b> (compare Isaiah 58:5; Hosea 6:1-7 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sin.htm - 82k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/creation.htm"><span class="l">Creation (35 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the religious consciousness. Such consciousness is marked by deeper<br><b>insight</b> than belongs to science. The underlying truth is <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/creation.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/affliction.htm"><span class="l">Affliction (120 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The classical passage is Isaiah 53:1-12, which deals with the woes of the oppressed<br> and afflicted Servant of God with profound spiritual <b>insight</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/affliction.htm - 53k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/taste.htm"><span class="l">Taste (46 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Christ. The question may come up, Whose <b>insight</b> is likely to be truest?<br> Why, then, will reason stand by this exception? Because <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/taste.htm - 59k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/job.htm"><span class="l">Job (60 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> uniformity of tenet, are quite aptly individualized: Eliphaz as a venerable and<br> devout sage who, with his eminent penetrativeness of <b>insight</b>, combines a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/job.htm - 62k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nostril.htm"><span class="l">Nostril (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the anterior nares. 2. (n.) Perception; <b>insight</b>; acuteness. Multi-Version<br> Concordance Nostril (4 Occurrences). Deuteronomy 32:22 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nostril.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unbelief.htm"><span class="l">Unbelief (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> He is infinitely sympathetic in His <b>insight</b>, and infallibly knows where distrust<br> comes only of the dim perceptions and weak mis-givings of our mortal nature <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unbelief.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/insides.htm"><span class="l">Insides (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/insides.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/godly-wisdom.html">What is godly wisdom? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/life-Mary-Bethany.html">Who was Mary of Bethany in the Bible? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/wiles-of-the-devil.html">What are the wiles of the devil in Ephesians 6:11? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/insight.htm">Insight: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Insight (39 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/6-52.htm">Mark 6:52</a></span><br />for they hadn't understood about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/1-8.htm">Ephesians 1:8</a></span><br />which he made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/1-9.htm">Ephesians 1:9</a></span><br />making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/3-4.htm">Ephesians 3:4</a></span><br />By means of that explanation, as you read it, you can judge of my <span class="boldtext">insight</span> into the truth of Christ<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Philippians 1:9</a></span><br />This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-7.htm">2 Timothy 2:7</a></span><br />Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/13-18.htm">Revelation 13:18</a></span><br />Here is wisdom. He who has understanding, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. His number is six hundred sixty-six.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29</a></span><br />God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and very great understanding, even as the sand that is on the seashore.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">1 Chronicles 26:14</a></span><br />The lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32</a></span><br />Also Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons:<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-22.htm">2 Chronicles 30:22</a></span><br />Hezekiah spoke comfortably to all the Levites who had good understanding in the service of Yahweh. So they ate throughout the feast for the seven days, offering sacrifices of peace offerings, and making confession to Yahweh, the God of their fathers.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Ezra 8:16</a></span><br />Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, who were teachers.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezra/8-18.htm">Ezra 8:18</a></span><br />According to the good hand of our God on us they brought us a man of discretion, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel; and Sherebiah, with his sons and his brothers, eighteen;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/8-13.htm">Nehemiah 8:13</a></span><br />On the second day were gathered together the heads of fathers' houses of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, to Ezra the scribe, even to give attention to the words of the law.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/26-3.htm">Job 26:3</a></span><br />How have you counseled him who has no wisdom, and plentifully declared sound knowledge!<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/34-35.htm">Job 34:35</a></span><br />'Job speaks without knowledge. His words are without wisdom.' <br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/119-99.htm">Psalms 119:99</a></span><br />I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/1-2.htm">Proverbs 1:2</a></span><br />To know wisdom and instruction; to comprehend the words of understanding; <br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/2-3.htm">Proverbs 2:3</a></span><br />Truly, if you are crying out for good sense, and your request is for knowledge;<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5</a></span><br />Put all your hope in God, not looking to your reason for support.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/4-1.htm">Proverbs 4:1</a></span><br />Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/4-5.htm">Proverbs 4:5</a></span><br />Get wisdom, get true knowledge; keep it in memory, do not be turned away from the words of my mouth.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/4-7.htm">Proverbs 4:7</a></span><br />The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/5-1.htm">Proverbs 5:1</a></span><br />My son, give attention to my wisdom; let your ear be turned to my teaching:<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/7-4.htm">Proverbs 7:4</a></span><br />Say unto wisdom: 'Thou art my sister', and call understanding thy kinswoman;<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/8-14.htm">Proverbs 8:14</a></span><br />Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine. <br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/9-6.htm">Proverbs 9:6</a></span><br />Give up the simple ones and have life, and go in the way of knowledge.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a></span><br />The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/12-8.htm">Proverbs 12:8</a></span><br />A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/21-30.htm">Proverbs 21:30</a></span><br />There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. <br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/41-20.htm">Isaiah 41:20</a></span><br />So that they may see and be wise and give their mind to it, and that it may be clear to them all that the hand of the Lord has done this, and that the Holy One of Israel has made it.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/5-11.htm">Daniel 5:11</a></span><br />There is a man in your kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of your father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, were found in him; and the king Nebuchadnezzar your father, the king, I say, your father, made him master of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/5-12.htm">Daniel 5:12</a></span><br />because an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and showing of dark sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/5-14.htm">Daniel 5:14</a></span><br />I have heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/9-22.htm">Daniel 9:22</a></span><br />He instructed me, and talked with me, and said, Daniel, I am now come forth to give you wisdom and understanding.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/11-33.htm">Daniel 11:33</a></span><br />Those who are wise among the people shall instruct many; yet they shall fall by the sword and by flame, by captivity and by spoil, many days.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/11-35.htm">Daniel 11:35</a></span><br />Some of those who are wise shall fall, to refine them, and to purify, and to make them white, even to the time of the end; because it is yet for the time appointed.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Daniel 12:3</a></span><br />Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; and those who turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/12-10.htm">Daniel 12:10</a></span><br />Many shall purify themselves, and make themselves white, and be refined; but the wicked shall do wickedly; and none of the wicked shall understand; but those who are wise shall understand.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/i/insight.htm">Insight</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/insignificant.htm">Insignificant (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/insight.htm">Insight (39 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eliakim.htm">Eliakim (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bracelet.htm">Bracelet (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/coronation.htm">Coronation</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/chain.htm">Chain (21 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jehoi'ada.htm">Jehoi&#39;ada (50 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/day.htm">Day (17670 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/glory.htm">Glory (590 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/atonement.htm">Atonement (112 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/i/insides.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Insides"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Insides" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/i/insight_and_understanding.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Insight and Understanding"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Insight and Understanding" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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