4 occurrences

'Clever' in the Bible

So Joab sent someone to Tekoa to bring a clever woman from there. He told her, “Pretend to be in mourning: dress in mourning clothes and don’t put on any oil. Act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for a long time.

Verse ConceptsAnointing With OilBereavement, Expression OfMourningOintmentUnhappinessAnointing OneselfPretendingDistinctive Clothing

For he said:I have done this by my own strengthand wisdom, for I am clever.I abolished the borders of nationsand plundered their treasures;like a mighty warrior, I subjugated the inhabitants.

Verse ConceptsPride, Examples OfWisdom, Human NatureFalse WisdomActing For Oneself

Bible Theasaurus

Clever (25 instances)
Cunning (54 instances)
Cunning (54 instances)
Discreet (16 instances)
Endowed (13 instances)
Gifted (3 instances)
Inventive (2 instances)

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