45 Bible Verses about Understanding
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Then opened he thoroughly their understanding, that they should understand the scriptures,
but as it is written, "To whom the tidings concerning him have not reached, they shall see, and they who have not heard, shall understand."
But we know that the Son of God hath come, and hath given to us understanding, that we might know the true God; and we are in him that is true, in his Son Jesus the Messiah. HE is the true God, and the life eternal.
But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.
For from the creation of the world his invisible perfections, discoverable in the works that are made, are clearly seen, even his eternal power and deity; so that they are inexcusable:
For this cause we also from the day we heard it have not ceased praying for you, and beseeching God that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
When therefore ye see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by the prophet Daniel, erected in the holy place, (let him that readeth, mark this,)
But when ye see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing where it ought not (let him that readeth observe), then let those who are in Judea fly to the mountains:
And beginning from Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them in all the scriptures, the things relating to himself.
Then Philip running up to him, heard him reading the prophet Isaiah; and he said, Well! but dost thou understand what thou art reading? He replied, How indeed can I, except some person guide me in the way? And he besought Philip to come up and sit with him.
These things indeed knew not his disciples at first: but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
And he answered and said unto them, Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
And he said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are without, all things are in parables:
And he said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God; but to the rest in parables: that seeing they may not perceive, and hearing may not comprehend.
Then understood they, that he spake about abstaining not from the leaven in the bread, but from the doctrine of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.
Then understood the disciples that he spake to them of John the Baptist.
And Jesus knowing it said unto them, Why reason ye together, because ye have no loaves? Do ye not yet consider, nor understand? Have ye your heart yet hardened?
When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had spoken thus unto them; and they believed the scriptures, and the word which Jesus had spoken.
the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he hath called you, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance for the saints,
And thus do, knowing the time; for the hour is come that we should awake from sleep, for now our salvation is nearer than when we believed.
having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in himself;
wherein when ye read, ye may be able to perceive my knowledge in the mystery of Christ,
that their hearts may be comforted, firmly united together in love, and unto all riches of full assurance of understanding, in the knowledge of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
For now we see by reflected light, indistinctly; but then face to face: now I know partially; but then shall I know even as I am known.
By faith we understand that the worlds were exactly formed by the word of God, so that the visible objects were not made out of things which now appear.
But when Jesus knew it, he said unto them, Why are ye reasoning among yourselves, O ye of little faith, because ye have not taken bread? Do you not consider, nor remember the five loaves among the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?
Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is from God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
But the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, which I have spoken to you.
But when he is come, the Spirit of truth, he will conduct you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever things he shall hear, he shall speak: and he will declare to you the things that shall come hereafter. He shall glorify me: for he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things whatsoever the Father hath are mine: therefore I said, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are folly to him: and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation by the knowledge of him;
From Thematic Bible
Anthropomorphisms » Attributed to deity » Understanding
Man » Possessed of » Understanding
darkened in understanding; alienated from the life of God through the ignorance which is in them; through the blindness of their hearts:
the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he hath called you, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance for the saints,
Reproof » Leads to » Understanding
Understanding » Those that understand
Understanding » Who is void of understanding
This then I urge and testify in the Lord, that ye walk no more as the other Gentiles walk in the vanity of their mind, darkened in understanding; alienated from the life of God through the ignorance which is in them; through the blindness of their hearts: who insensible to remorse, have delivered themselves over in lasciviousness, to the practice of all impurity, with insatiable avidity.
because though they knew [there was] a God, they glorified him not as God, nor gave him thanks, but became triflers in their disputations, and their stupid heart was darkened. Affecting to be sophists, they turned idiots, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into the likeness of an image of a corruptible man, and of birds, and of quadrupeds, and of reptiles.
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » The lord giving understanding
And said unto them, These are the sayings which I spake unto you, when I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning me. Then opened he thoroughly their understanding, that they should understand the scriptures, and said to them, That thus it is written, and thus must the Messiah suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day read more.
and that repentance and remission of sin should be preached in his name unto all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
But we know that the Son of God hath come, and hath given to us understanding, that we might know the true God; and we are in him that is true, in his Son Jesus the Messiah. HE is the true God, and the life eternal.
Understanding » What is understanding
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
By faith we understand that the worlds were exactly formed by the word of God, so that the visible objects were not made out of things which now appear.
Understanding » What passes all understanding
and to know the love of Christ, transcendently surpassing knowledge, that ye may be filled with all the fulness of God.
And the peace of God which surpasseth all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Understanding » The understanding of the lord
Understanding » What understanding does
Understanding » Acquiring understanding
Understanding » What is understood by the things that are made by God
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all impiety and unrighteousness of men, holding back the truth in unrighteousness. Because that which is capable of being known relative to God, is evident among them; for God hath manifested it to them. For from the creation of the world his invisible perfections, discoverable in the works that are made, are clearly seen, even his eternal power and deity; so that they are inexcusable:
Understanding » There being no understanding against the lord
Understanding » What understanding is better than
Understanding » What you should try to understand
Understanding » What understanding is
Understanding » Good understanding
Understanding » What was established by understanding
Understanding » Who has no delight in understanding
Understanding » What fools do not understand
Understanding » Not leaning to your own understanding
Understanding » Where understanding comes from
Understanding » What to call understanding
Topics on Understanding
Being Without Understanding
Matthew 13:13Therefore I speak to them in parables: that seeing, they may not see; and hearing, they may not hear nor understand.
God Giving Understanding
2 Timothy 2:7Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
God Has Understanding
Luke 2:47And all who heard him, were in a transport of admiration, at his understanding and answers.
God's Ways Beyond Human Understanding
Romans 11:33-34O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and how incomprehensible his ways!
Not Understanding God's Things
Matthew 22:29Jesus then answering, said unto them, Ye are in an error, from not knowing the Scriptures, and the power of God.
Not Understanding Language
Matthew 26:70But he denied it before them all, asserting, I know not what thou art saying.
Not Understanding Other Things
Romans 7:15For that which I am doing I approve not: for not the thing which I wish, that do I practise; but the very thing I hate, that I do.
Not Understanding Sayings
Matthew 16:8-11But when Jesus knew it, he said unto them, Why are ye reasoning among yourselves, O ye of little faith, because ye have not taken bread?
Proper Understanding
John 13:7Jesus answered and said to him, What I am doing thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.
Scripture, Understanding
2 Peter 3:15-16And account the long suffering of our Lord conducive to salvation; as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, hath written unto you;
Spiritual Understanding
Hebrews 13:12-13Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.
Understanding God's Word
Luke 24:45Then opened he thoroughly their understanding, that they should understand the scriptures,
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