Bible Verses About "What Is the Word of Wisdom"
The word of wisdom is a supernatural spiritual gift by which the Holy Spirit grants a believer divine insight to rightly apply God's truth to specific situations, revealing the hidden wisdom that dwells in Christ alone.
The word of wisdom is a supernatural spiritual gift by which the Holy Spirit grants a believer divine insight to rightly apply God's truth to specific situations, revealing the hidden wisdom that dwells in Christ alone.
"For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit." — 1 Corinthians 12:8 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Word of Wisdom?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit."
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
"In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
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