Wisdom, The, Of Solomon
The Wisdom of Solomon is a Jewish wisdom book of the Apocrypha, composed in Greek before the time of Christ. It praises wisdom, contrasts righteousness with sensual wickedness, and traces God’s wisdom through sacred history.
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Wise men
Wise men may mean learned advisers or, in some passages, specialists in magic, astrology, and divination. Daniel’s wisdom came from God, while the magi who visited Jesus came from the East seeking the newborn King.
Wise, wisdom
Biblical wisdom is chiefly moral and spiritual rather than merely intellectual. True wisdom comes from God, leads to righteousness and reverence, and is fulfilled in Christ, who is called the wisdom and power of God.
WISH
A wish is a desire, request, petition, or heartfelt longing. Biblical usage may refer to an expressed desire, a plea to God, or something imagined and strongly desired.
Witch
A witch or sorceress was a practitioner of forbidden magic or enchantment. The Mosaic law condemned such practices because they sought supernatural power apart from the Lord.
Witch, Witchcrafts
Witchcrafts are practices of magic, enchantment, or occult power. Scripture condemns them as rebellion against God and associates them with idolatry, deception, and spiritual opposition to the Lord.
Witchcraft
Witchcraft refers to occult practices such as sorcery, necromancy, or seeking supernatural knowledge through forbidden spirits. Scripture condemns these practices and directs people to seek God rather than divination or familiar spirits.
WITHERED
Wither means to dry up, shrink, or lose vitality. Scripture uses it both for physical weakness and figuratively for spiritual decline, moral barrenness, or a life lacking nourishment from God.
WITHES, WITHS, GREEN
Green withes were fresh, moist cords or probably gut bowstrings used by Delilah to bind Samson. Their freshness made them suitable for binding while still flexible and strong.
Witness
A witness is a person or object that testifies to a fact, agreement, or accusation. Biblical law generally required two or more witnesses in serious cases, condemned false testimony, and required truthful testimony when one possessed relevant knowledge.
Witness of the Spirit
The witness of the Spirit is the Holy Spirit’s inward assurance that believers are children of God. This testimony accompanies faith in Christ and is seen in filial confidence, comfort, conviction, prayer, and a desire for holy love.
Wizard
A wizard was one who claimed secret or supernatural knowledge, especially through forbidden spiritual practices. Israel was warned not to consult wizards or familiar spirits, because such practices opposed trust in the Lord.
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