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31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #12: Reason

April 15, 2025

Flavor #12: Reason (Logos; Dianoia) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Reason is the product and gift of discourse, thoughtful engagement and discernment. The Greek term Logos encompasses “word,” “speech,” and “principle,” and in Greek philosophy, Logos involved reflecting, mediating, and speaking with purpose, where emotions and truth are bridged, resulting … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #12: Reason

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #11: Discernment

April 15, 2025

Flavor #11: Discernment (Biyn; Tebunah) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Discernment is the ability to perceive and distinguish between different elements, leading to informed decisions. The Hebrew term Biyn conveys the act of mentally separating or distinguishing, enabling you to understand and consider matters deeply. Tebunah refers to intelligence or insight derived … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #11: Discernment

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #9: Learning

April 15, 2025

Flavor #9: Learning (Leqach; Ozen; Shamar) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Learning transcends information acquisition, and points toward your engagement in an active, transformative process. The Hebrew term Leqach refers to instruction or teaching, emphasizing the importance of internalizing wisdom. Ozen, meaning “ear,” signifies attentive listening, highlighting that true learning … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #9: Learning

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #6: Empathy

April 14, 2025

Flavor #6: Empathy (Empatheia; Hanan; Hesed) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Empathy is the profound ability to deeply understand and share the feelings of another. In Greek, Empatheia originally denoted physical affection or passion, but in modern usage, it refers to the capacity to emotionally understand and connect deeply with … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #6: Empathy

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #4: Listening

April 14, 2025

Flavor #4: Listening (Ozen; Shama; Akouo) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Listening transcends auditory perception; it embodies active engagement and responsiveness. The Hebrew term Ozen refers to the ear, the organ of hearing. Shama extends this concept to imply hearing with attention, understanding, and obedience. In the New Testament, the Greek word Akouo conveys hearing … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #4: Listening

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #1: Wisdom

April 13, 2025

Flavor #1: Wisdom (Hakam, Hokma, Sekel, Sophia) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Wisdom transcends the mere gaining of knowledge; it embodies skillful living that demonstrates you know what to do when the situation you’re in requires the right response. In Hebrew, Hokma refers to both practical skills and intellectual insight, … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #1: Wisdom

The 31 Flavors of Wisdom and the 31 Day Wisdom Challenge

April 13, 2025

(Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) “If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you…” Proverbs 9:12 (TNIV) “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine While doing research in the Book of Proverbs on the subject of Wisdom (in addition to the Bible as … More The 31 Flavors of Wisdom and the 31 Day Wisdom Challenge