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The concept of the wisdom of God is a central theme throughout the Bible, reflecting His omniscience, omnipotence, and omnipresence. One of the profound ways God's wisdom is exhibited is through His knowledge of words—both spoken and written. This divine attribute underscores the power and precision of God's communication with humanity, as well as His understanding of the human heart and mind.

God's Knowledge of Words

God's wisdom is evident in His perfect knowledge of all words, whether they are spoken in secret or declared openly. In Psalm 139:4, the psalmist acknowledges, "Even before a word is on my tongue, You know all about it, O LORD." This verse highlights God's intimate awareness of our thoughts and intentions, demonstrating His ability to discern the words we will speak even before they are formed.

The Power of God's Word

The Bible frequently emphasizes the power and authority of God's word. In Isaiah 55:11, it is written, "so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it." This passage illustrates the effectiveness and purposefulness of God's words, which are always fulfilled according to His divine will.

Jesus Christ: The Word Made Flesh

The ultimate expression of God's wisdom in knowing words is found in Jesus Christ, who is described as the Word made flesh. John 1:1-3 states, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made." Jesus embodies the wisdom and knowledge of God, serving as the perfect revelation of God's character and purpose.

The Role of Scripture

Scripture, as the written word of God, is a testament to His wisdom and knowledge. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 affirms, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work." The Bible serves as a guide for believers, providing divine wisdom and insight into God's will and ways.

God's Wisdom in Human Speech

God's wisdom is also reflected in His guidance of human speech. Proverbs 16:1 declares, "The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD." This suggests that while humans may devise their own plans, it is ultimately God who directs their words, ensuring that His purposes are accomplished.

The Judgment of Words

The wisdom of God is further demonstrated in His judgment of words. Jesus warns in Matthew 12:36-37, "But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned." This underscores the importance of words in God's eyes and His ability to judge them righteously.

Conclusion

The wisdom of God, as exhibited in His knowledge of words, reveals His sovereign control over all creation and His intimate involvement in the lives of His people. Through His word, both spoken and written, God communicates His truth, guides His followers, and accomplishes His divine purposes.

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Psalm 139:4
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, see, O LORD, you know it altogether.
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Different Degrees of Knowledge.
... the Son of God is the person of the truth which is exhibited; and the ... by the flesh,
which the Lord assumed, to be "the power and wisdom of God." And finally ...
/.../the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xv different degrees of knowledge.htm

Of the Commissioners Hellebichus Commander of the Troops, and ...
... can be a partaker of it, who has not exhibited every virtue. ... a city, and of men,
and utter such wisdom one to ... for nothing useth so much to delight God, as that ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xvii of the commissioners.htm

The Consolation
... the death of His Son could have exhibited His righteousness ... and bears those signatures
of infinite wisdom, power and ... the Gospel of the grace of God meets with ...
//christianbookshelf.org/newton/messiah vol 1/sermon i the consolation.htm

Translated from the Greek.
... of the words of the writings themselves, and of the things which are exhibited in
them ... of this world, who come to nought; but we speak the wisdom of God in a ...
/.../origen/origen de principiis/translated from the greek.htm

Letter x. --For 338. Coss. Ursus and Polemius; Pr??f. The Same ...
... of God, as Solomon testifies concerning Wisdom, that being ... but we should the more
please God through these ... Or how shall magnanimity be exhibited, unless after ...
/.../select works and letters or athanasius/letter x for 338 coss ursus.htm

Jesus as a Friend.
... by an English preacher that Christ exhibited the blended ... God sustains us so that
we faint not; and then ... benediction is upon us, giving us wisdom, and imparting ...
/.../miller/personal friendships of jesus/chapter xv jesus as a.htm

Paul in Athens.
... The whole earth exhibited signs of his presence; and his gracious aid was obtained
in every place, where his ... For after that, in the wisdom of God, the world ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture xx paul in athens.htm

This HomilyWas Delivered in the Old Church of Antioch
... lover of man; now, he was a lover of Wisdom. ... On this account Paul gave God thanks
in all ... was himself thereby rendered more approved, he exhibited his exceeding ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily i this homily was.htm

Third Tractate. The Knowing Hypostases and the Transcendent.
... handling these; and reasoning will develop to wisdom where it ... observe soul and
especially its most God-like phase ... is such a multiplicity as is exhibited in the ...
/.../plotinus/the six enneads/third tractate the knowing hypostases.htm

The Night Darkened Steadily Down Over London, -- a Chill Dreary ...
... to the laws of God was more openly exhibited than it ... as the face of a glorified saint,
whom God had greatly ... that in some form or manifestation of wisdom, He is ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xxxix the night darkened steadily.htm