Hebrews 5:14

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Their

To discern

Bible References

Their

Is there any wickedness on my lips? Can my mouth not discern destructive malice?

Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes food?

For the ear tests words like the palate tastes food.

How sweet are your words to my taste! Sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Your good ointment has a pleasing aroma. Your name is like pure ointment. Therefore the maidens do love you.

(The Shulamite) Just like the apple tree among the trees of the wood so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

The eyes are like a lamp for the body. If your eye is clear (simple) (focused) (single minded), your whole body will be full of [spiritual] light.

Have the eyes of your heart enlightened, that you may know the hope of his calling, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the holy ones,

To discern

God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened. Then you will be like God, knowing good and evil.

I can rest easy now that you have given your decision. You know the difference between right and wrong just like an angel of God. I pray that Jehovah your God will be with you.

Give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice. Help me know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?

He will eat butter and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right.

Accept the man who has a weak faith, but not to entertain doubtful thinking.

I pray that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment.