14 occurrences in 5 translations

'Comprehension' in the Bible

“But notice, the prosperity of the wicked is not in their hand (in their power);The counsel of the wicked [and the mystery of God’s dealings with the ungodly] is far from my comprehension.

Verse ConceptsadvisersMan's Counsel

I am Your servant; give me understanding [the ability to learn and a teachable heart]That I may know Your testimonies.

Verse ConceptsAsking For DiscernmentServants Of The LordUnderstanding God's WordDiscernment

Your righteous testimonies are everlasting;Give me understanding [the ability to learn and a teachable heart] that I may live.

Verse Conceptsethics, and graceGod Giving UnderstandingGod's Word Is Righteous

Tav.Let my [mournful] cry come before You, O Lord;Give me understanding [the ability to learn and a teachable heart] according to Your word [of promise].

Verse ConceptsPraying LoudlyTheologyBible, Described AsUnderstanding God's WordPay Attention O God!

Your knowledge is beyond my comprehension; it is so far beyond me, I am unable to fathom it.

Verse ConceptsRevelation, Necessity OfGod, All knowingKnowingLimits Of Human Mind

Hear, O children, the instruction of a father,And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment.

Verse ConceptsFathers, Responsibilities OfWisdom, Human ImportancePay Attention To People!God's Word Gives WisdomparentingDadsFathers And DaughtersDiscipline Childattentionstructure

“Get [skillful and godly] wisdom! Acquire understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]!Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

Verse ConceptsStudyAcquiring WisdomNot Forgettingwise

“The beginning of wisdom is: Get [skillful and godly] wisdom [it is preeminent]!And with all your acquiring, get understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation].

Verse ConceptsMoney, Attitudes ToWisdom, Human ImportanceTeaching WisdomBeginning Of WisdomAcquiring WisdomEducationpossessionswise

{Whatever is--it is far beyond comprehension}. Who can discover it?

Verse ConceptsThe Existence Of ThingsNot Finding

He perceived what they were saying, and He said to them, "What is this discussion of yours about having no bread? Do you not yet see and understand? Are your minds so dull of comprehension?

Verse ConceptsFools, In Teaching Of Jesus ChristEyes, Figurative UseHardness Of HeartUnderstandingStiffnecked PeopleChrist Knowing About PeopleBeing Without UnderstandingObstinate IndividualsWhy Do Others Do This?

until we all reach oneness in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, [growing spiritually] to become a mature believer, reaching to the measure of the fullness of Christ [manifesting His spiritual completeness and exercising our spiritual gifts in unity].

Verse ConceptsGoalsemptinessEdification, Goal OfRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanUnity, God's Goal OfUnity, Of God's PeopleChurch, Unity OfPerfectionThe Fulness Of ChristSpiritual MaturityGod's FullnessOne ChurchKnowing Christ PersonallyUnityWorking TogetherGrowingKnowing GodMaturitymanhood

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