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Deacon Ory Schultheis leads a survey of the Wisdom Literature: Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. Click the button to join him each Tuesday evening from 7 – 8 p.m. on the Zoom platform.
Summary: Strong’s Concordance identifies Wisdom in his list: #2451. chokmah. Original Word: חָכְמָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Pronunciation: khok-MAH Definition and Meaning: Wisdom. Word Origin: Derived from the root חָכַם (chakam), meaning “to be wise” or “to act wisely.” Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: – G4678 (σοφία, sophia) – Often used in the New Testament to denote wisdom, particularly divine wisdom.
Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, “chokmah” refers to wisdom, skill, or expertise. It encompasses both practical skills and moral insight. Wisdom is often portrayed as a divine attribute and a gift from God, essential for righteous living and understanding His will. It is not merely intellectual knowledge but involves the application of knowledge in making godly decisions.
Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, wisdom was highly valued and often associated with the ability to live a successful and righteous life. It was seen as a divine gift that could be sought through prayer and study of the Scriptures. Wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job, reflects the importance of wisdom in guiding ethical and moral behavior. Wisdom was also linked to the ability to govern justly and to understand the mysteries of life.
Join Deacon Schultheis every Tuesday evening (7 – 8 p.m.) to gain new insights and new understanding of the Wisdom literature presented in the Old Testament in these four Books. Learn how these Books tell us about who God is, who He wants us to be, lessons for living according to God’s specific instructions, and much more. God’s inerrant Word, the gift of God to us.