The application of the mind with a view to acquiring knowledge, particularly of the Scriptures. God promises his help to those who give themselves to this work.
The study of the works of the LORD
Psalm 111:2 The works mentioned are his acts of providence and grace.
Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
God's people are to study in order to gain wisdom
Proverbs 2:1–5, Proverbs 4:5 See also Job 28:12, Job 28:20; Psalm 90:12; Proverbs 3:13, Proverbs 15:14, Proverbs 23:23
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.
The study of human activity, achievement and wisdom
Ecclesiastes 1:13–14 See also Ecclesiastes 1:17, Ecclesiastes 2:12, Ecclesiastes 7:25, Ecclesiastes 8:9, Ecclesiastes 8:16, Ecclesiastes 9:1, Ecclesiastes 12:9–11 The Teacher turned from human wisdom to searching out and setting forth proverbs; Ecclesiastes 12:12 He concluded that all human study was wearisome.
And I set my mind to seek and explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven. What a miserable task God has laid upon the sons of men to occupy them! I have seen all the things that are done under the sun, and have found them all to be futile, a pursuit of the wind.
The study of the word of God
The study of the word of God is commended
2 Timothy 2:15 See also Isaiah 8:20; Jeremiah 15:16; Matthew 22:29; Romans 15:4; 1 Peter 2:2
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
Ezra studied the law of the LORD
The Bereans studied the Scriptures
Some Jews studied the Scriptures without finding Jesus Christ
God promises his help in the study of the Scriptures
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Dictionary of Bible Themes © 1999 Martin Manser, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Bible Aquifer. Formatted for this site, with Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible.