15 occurrences

'Understanding' in the Bible

Do not be like the horse or like the mule which have no understanding,Whose trappings include bridle and rein to hold them in check,Otherwise they will not come near to you.

Verse ConceptsMulesBridlesHorsesRestraintRopesStubbornnessDivine RestraintsSelf WillBinding As Animals

My mouth will speak wisdom,And the meditation of my heart will be understanding.

Verse ConceptsMind, The HumanMouthsWisdom, Human ImportanceMan's Wisdom

Have workers of wickedness no knowledge or no understanding?They eat up My people as though they ate breadAnd have not called upon God.

Verse ConceptsEating, Metaphorical UseCalling upon GodPrayer, Practicalities OfCharacter Of WickedEvildoersNot PrayingThose Who Were Ignorant

The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord;His praise endures forever.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfPraiseEducation, Elements OfBeginningIntelligenceKnowledge Of Good And EvilReverence, And BlessingUnderstandingWisdom, Human NatureFear Of The LordReverence To GodBeginning Of WisdomEternal PraiseGod Giving UnderstandingPraise To God Is FittingGod Gives WisdomThe Fear Of The LordFearing God

Yodh.Your hands have made me and established me;Give me understanding and a teachable heart, that I may learn Your commandments.

Verse ConceptsSanctity Of LifeUnderstandingMan, Creation OfUnderstanding God's Word

I have better understanding and deeper insight than all my teachers [because of Your word],For Your testimonies are my meditation.

Verse ConceptsTeachersBible, In Christian LivingGod Giving UnderstandingEducationMeditation On God's Word

From Your precepts I get understanding;Therefore I hate every false way.

Verse ConceptsFalsehoodHatredInsightGod Giving UnderstandingFalse WaysHating Evil

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!