Chapter 8: Understanding God’s Word

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Understanding God’s Word

“[God has] filled him [Bezaleel] with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge.” Exodus 31:3

“[God] has filled him [Bezaleel] with the Spirit of God, in

wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and … He [God] has put in his heart the ability to teach.” Exodus 35:31-34

“Therefore be careful to observe [to actually do] them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the

peoples who will hear all these statutes, and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’ ” Deut. 4:6

“Then God said to him: ‘Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches

for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice, behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart.’ ” 1 Kings 3:11

“[God] said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ” Job 28:28

“Through [God’s] precepts I get understanding; therefore, I hate every false way.” Psalm 119:104

“And we know that the Son of God [Jesus] has come [in the flesh] and has given us an understanding [to re-educate us], that we may [once again] know Him [God] who is true.”

1 John 5:20