Lexicon :: Strong's G4907 - synesis

“I have filled him with God’s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every craft

“I have also selected Oholiab[fn] son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be with him. I have put wisdom in the heart of every skilled artisan[fn] in order to make all that I have commanded you:

“He has filled him with God’s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every kind of craft

“He has filled them with skill[fn] to do all the work of a gem cutter; a designer; an embroiderer[fn] in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen; and a weaver. They can do every kind of craft and design artistic designs.

“Carefully follow them, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the eyes of the peoples. When they hear about all these statutes, they will say, ‘This great nation is indeed a wise and understanding people.’

Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.

The man’s name was Nabal, and his wife’s name, Abigail. The woman was intelligent and beautiful, but the man, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings.

So God said to him, “Because you have requested this and did not ask for long life[fn] or riches for yourself, or the death[fn] of your enemies, but you asked discernment for yourself to administer justice,

He was a widow’s son from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a bronze craftsman. Hiram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge to do every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.

From the Issacharites, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their relatives under their command.

“Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when he puts you in charge of Israel so that you may keep the law of the LORD your God.

David concluded, “By the LORD’s hand on me, he enabled me to understand everything in writing, all the details of the plan.”[fn]

“Now grant me wisdom and knowledge so that I may lead these people, for who can judge this great people of yours? ”

Hiram also said:

Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He gave King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.

Then Hezekiah encouraged[fn] all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. They ate at the appointed festival for seven days, sacrificing fellowship offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their ancestors.

Is there injustice on my tongue

or can my palate not taste disaster?

Wisdom and strength belong to God;

counsel and understanding are his.

True wisdom and power belong to him.

The deceived and the deceiver are his.

He deprives trusted advisers of speech

and takes away the elders’ good judgment.

Does a wise man answer with empty[fn] counsel

or fill himself[fn] with the hot east wind?

I have heard a rebuke that insults me,

and my understanding[fn] makes me reply.

Can anyone teach God knowledge,

since he judges the exalted ones?[fn]

Can a man be of any use to God?

Can even a wise man be of use to him?

Where then does wisdom come from,

and where is understanding located?

My words come from my upright heart,

and my lips speak with sincerity what they know.

“Job speaks without knowledge;

his words are without insight.”

Where were you when I established the earth?

Tell me, if you have[fn] understanding.

For God has deprived her of wisdom;

he has not endowed her with understanding.

How joyful is the one

whose transgression is forgiven,

whose sin is covered!

Do not be like a horse or mule,

without understanding,

that must be controlled with bit and bridle

or else it will not come near you.

As a deer longs for flowing streams,

so I long for you, God.

God, we have heard with our ears —

our ancestors have told us —

the work you accomplished in their days,

in days long ago:

My heart is moved by a noble theme

as I recite my verses to the king;

my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

My mouth speaks wisdom;

my heart’s meditation brings understanding.

Why boast about evil, you hero!

God’s faithful love is constant.

The fool says in his heart, “There’s no God.”

They are corrupt, and they do vile deeds.

There is no one who does good.

God, save me by your name,

and vindicate me by your might!

God, listen to my prayer

and do not hide from my plea for help.

Why have you rejected us forever, God?

Why does your anger burn

against the sheep of your pasture?

My people, hear my instruction;

listen to the words from my mouth.

He shepherded them with a pure heart

and guided them with his skillful hands.

LORD, God of my salvation,

I cry out before you day and night.

I will sing about the LORD’s faithful love forever;

I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations

with my mouth.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;

all who follow his instructions[fn] have good insight.

His praise endures forever.

He made the heavens skillfully.

His faithful love endures forever.

I cry aloud to the LORD;

I plead aloud to the LORD for mercy.

Our Lord is great, vast in power;

his understanding is infinite.[fn]