| 1. wisdom, broad and full of intelligence; used of the knowledge
of very diverse matters 1) the wisdom which belongs to men 1a1. spec. the varied knowledge of things human and divine, acquired by acuteness and experience, and summed up in maxims and proverbs 1a2. the science and learning 1a3. the act of interpreting dreams and always giving the sagest advice 1a4. the intelligence evinced in discovering the meaning of some mysterious number or vision 1a5. skill in the management of affairs 1a6. devout and proper prudence in intercourse with men not disciples of Christ, skill and discretion in imparting Christian truth 1a7. the knowledge and practice of the requisites for godly and upright living 2) supreme intelligence, such as belongs to God 1b1. to Christ 1b2. the wisdom of God as evinced in forming and executing counsels in the formation and government of the world and the scriptures For Synonyms see entry G5826 |