Divine Wisdom

Divine wisdom refers to the wisdom that is attributed to a divine or supernatural source, often associated with a higher power, deity, or ultimate reality. It is considered to be transcendent, perfect, and beyond human comprehension, yet accessible through spiritual practices, revelation, or divine inspiration. In many religious and spiritual traditions, divine wisdom is seen as a guiding force that provides insight into the nature of existence, morality, and the purpose of life. The concept is often contrasted with human wisdom, which is acquired through experience, learning, and reason. In Hebrew, divine wisdom is translated as חכמת האלהים (Chochmat HaElokim). In Arabic, it is الحكمة الإلهية (Al-Hikmah Al-Ilahiyah). In Greek, the term is θεία σοφία (Theia Sophia), which is also the root of the term Sophia in Gnosticism, representing divine wisdom as a feminine principle. Key contextual information includes the role of divine wisdom in various religious texts, such as the Bible (e.g., Proverbs 9:10: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom"), the Quran (e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah 2:269: "He grants wisdom to whom He pleases"), and other sacred scriptures. Divine wisdom is often personified or deified in different traditions, such as the Holy Spirit in Christianity or the Shekhinah in Jewish mysticism.