Lexicon :: Strong's G1108 - gnōsis

The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm weak?[fn] Now you will see whether or not what I have promised will happen to you.”

Do not boast so proudly,

or let arrogant words come out of your mouth,

for the LORD is a God of knowledge,

and actions are weighed by him.

At that time, the Philistines gathered their military units into one army to fight against Israel. So Achish said to David, “You know, of course, that you and your men must march out in the army[fn] with me.”

Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only you would bless me, extend my border, let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not experience pain.”[fn] And God granted his request.

Day after day they pour out speech;

night after night they communicate knowledge.[fn]

The wicked say, “How can God know?

Does the Most High know everything? ”

The one who instructs nations,

the one who teaches mankind knowledge —

does he not discipline?

Teach me good judgment and discernment,

for I rely on your commands.

This wondrous knowledge is beyond me.

It is lofty; I am unable to reach it.

For the LORD gives wisdom;

from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

“All of them are clear to the perceptive,

and right to those who discover knowledge.

“I, wisdom, share a home with shrewdness

and have knowledge and discretion.

“Leave inexperience behind, and you will live;

pursue the way of understanding.

Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,

but a fool displays his stupidity.

Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,

but to turn from evil is detestable to fools.

Better a little with righteousness

than great income with injustice.

The fear of the LORD leads to life;

one will sleep at night[fn] without danger.

When a mocker is punished,

the inexperienced become wiser;

when one teaches a wise man,

he acquires knowledge.

Haven’t I written for you thirty sayings[fn]

about counsel and knowledge,

As a crucible refines silver,

and a smelter refines gold,

so a person should refine his praise.

The righteous person knows the rights[fn] of the poor,

but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.

I have not gained wisdom,

and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.

I said to myself, “See, I have amassed wisdom far beyond all those who were over Jerusalem before me, and my mind has thoroughly grasped[fn] wisdom and knowledge.”

When there is a person whose work was done with wisdom, knowledge, and skill, and he must give his portion to a person who has not worked for it, this too is futile and a great wrong.

For to the person who is pleasing in his sight, he gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and accumulating in order to give to the one who is pleasing in God’s sight. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

because wisdom is protection as silver is protection;

but the advantage of knowledge

is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

For every activity there is a right time and procedure, even though a person’s troubles are heavy on him.

Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.

In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs.

The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him —

a Spirit of wisdom and understanding,

a Spirit of counsel and strength,

a Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.

Everyone is stupid and ignorant.

Every goldsmith is put to shame

by his carved image,

for his cast images are a lie;

there is no breath in them.

and warned him, “Don’t you realize that Baalis, king of the Ammonites, has sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to kill you? ” But Gedaliah son of Ahikam would not believe them.

Everyone is stupid and ignorant.

Every goldsmith is put to shame by his carved image,

for his cast images are a lie;

there is no breath in them.

young men without any physical defect, good-looking, suitable for instruction in all wisdom, knowledgeable, perceptive, and capable of serving in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the Chaldean language and literature.

“But you, Daniel, keep these words secret and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will roam about, and knowledge will increase.”[fn]

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.

Because you have rejected knowledge,

I will reject you from serving as my priest.

Since you have forgotten the law of your God,

I will also forget your sons.

Sow righteousness for yourselves

and reap faithful love;

break up your unplowed ground.

It is time to seek the LORD

until he comes and sends righteousness

on you like the rain.

“For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should desire instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Armies.