Jun 3, 2007

Definitions of wisdom on the Web:

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight
the quality of being prudent and sensible
Wisdom of Solomon: an Apocryphal book consisting mainly of a meditation on wisdom; although ascribed to Solomon it was probably written in the first century BC
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

Wisdom is often meant as the ability and desire to make choices that can gain approval in a long-term examination by many people. In this sense, to label a choice "wise" implies that the action or inaction was strategically correct when judged by widely-held values.However true wisdom cannot be measured in terms of popular consensus.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisdom

a state of feminine peace of mind produced by renouncing socially supported aggression and embracing submission as a permanent lifestyle. analog: strength.
www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/5179/Glossary.htm

is the ability to discern inner qualities and relationships; it is synonymous with insight, good sense, and sound judgment. It means to have "deep understanding", "to have keen discernment", "to have sanctified common sense", "to have the capacity for sound judgment". WISDOM IS THE PROPER APPLICATION OF BIBLICAL KNOWLEDGE!
www.calvarychapel.com/redbarn/terms.htm

is the result of learning and using knowledge for a strategic advantage. After gaining knowledge, wisdom is used to meet new situations. Wisdom resides in the minds of the users.
home.earthlink.net/~ddstuhlman/defin1.htm

Having experience, knowledge and understanding together with the power of applying all three with prudence, practicality, discretion and common sense; the heart and center of proper moral and intellectual judgment; an attribute that God imparts to His people (Matthew 12:42) as they study His Word; personified in the book of Proverbs.
www.gnmagazine.org/bsc/02/glossary.htm

is special illumination that enables one in a specific instance to grasp divine insight regarding a fact, situation, or context. This gift is useful in directing the Body in what to do next; in making God's will known. [Table comparing Wisdom / Knowledge / Understanding.]
www.acts17-11.com/dictionary_gifts.html

Knowledge with information so thoroughly assimilated as to have produced sagacity, judgment, and insight.
www.seattlecentral.org/faculty/jshoop/glossary.html

(Skt. jnana / Tib. yeshe): Refers to the fundamental nature of mind; not something developed or created, but ever-present and spontaneous.
www.bodhipath-west.org/glossary.htm

an Absolute and Primary Principle, is the 1st Emanation, the Father-God Principle contains all Masculine Aspects of God as Personality, the Yellow Ray of Wisdom, or Yellow Color of Principle as the Father. As a soul faculty, Wisdom is the capacity of judging rightly in matters relating to life and conduct, sound judgment in the choice of means and ends, sound sense, especially in practical affairs, knowledge, especially of a high or abstruse kind, enlightenment, learning, erudition. ...
miriams-well.org/Glossary/

evaluating understanding to determine underlying principles or processes. Understanding why Mark's grandfather's visits help Mark's math performance requires wisdom to discern whether Mark is influenced by the additional adult attention, his grandfather's presence, or even the books that Mark's grandfather brings along with him. Wisdom enables decisions for the future. In Mark's case, wisdom would enable his mother or teacher to make better decisions to help him consistently improve his math.
lizlian.typepad.com/km_in_education/km_concepts/

"Wisdom" is the second of the ten sefirot, and the first power of conscious intellect within Creation.
www.inner.org/glossary/gloss_w.htm

That progressive attribute of enlightenment which embodies the understanding of natural laws and their right application. The director of intelligence which gives worthy purpose to sheer ability. The personal attribute which accounts for the recognition and employment of right Intent/action.
www.eoni.com/~visionquest/library/glossary.html

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