Tag: spirituality

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 #10: Perception

April 15, 2025

Flavor #10: Perception (Sekel; Aisthanomai) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Perception involves discerning and understanding beyond surface appearances. The Hebrew term Sekel denotes intelligence and insight, emphasizing prudence and wisdom that leads to success.  In the Greek, Aisthanomai refers to Perception being an intuitive knowledge, but it is also a knowledge gained … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #10: Perception

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #8: Thinking

April 15, 2025

Flavor #8: Thinking (Esah; Boule; Phronesis) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Thinking is more than mental activity; it embodies deliberate and purposeful reflection. The Hebrew term Esah signifies it’s composed of counsel and advice, emphasizing thoughtful planning and prudence. Similarly, the Greek word Boule denotes intentional counsel or purpose, reflecting decisions … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #8: Thinking

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #7: Character

April 14, 2025

Flavor #7: Character (Charakter; Leb; Tebunah) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Character embodies the essence of who we are, especially when unobserved. In the New Testament, the Greek word Charakter signifies an exact imprint or precise reproduction, illustrating how your character reflects your inner values. Leb refers to the heart, the … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #7: Character

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #5: Awareness

April 14, 2025

Flavor #5: Awareness (Yada; Syneidesis) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Awareness embodies profound understanding of yourself, that is, your ability to notice, understand, make sense of and interpret your thinking, feeling, and internal sensations and within reason, your ability to do the same with others. The Hebrew … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #5: Awareness

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #3: Knowledge

April 13, 2025

Flavor #3: Knowledge (Da’at; Ginosko; Epiginosko; Oida) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Knowledge in biblical terms transcends mere information; it embodies personal, experiential, and relational understanding. The Hebrew term Da’at signifies a contemplative wisdom rooted in reverence for God, as God provides clarity with my morals and anchors my spirituality … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #3: Knowledge

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #2: Love

April 13, 2025

Flavor #2: Love (Ahab; Agapao) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: In the Bible, “Love” depicts specific and focused behavior that creates self and other care, in addition to resulting in the development of profound emotional bonds with others. The Hebrew term Ahab describes deep affection and desire for closeness, evident … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #2: Love

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

The Portrait of Wisdom by Dr. Ken McGill

March 26, 2025

“There is no fear in love, because perfect love casts out fear…” I  John 4:18 (TNIV)      Let me remind you that Dr. Spiros Zodhiates in the Hebrew – Greek Key Study Bible defines Wisdom (Sophia) as “Skill in the affairs of life, evidenced by the possession of a certain adeptness or practical ability to apply skillfully what one knows in respect … More The Portrait of Wisdom by Dr. Ken McGill