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Wise [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. s as z. [G., to know., Latin ]

2. Properly, having knowledge; hence, having the power of discerning and judging correctly, or of discriminating between what is true and what is false; between what is fit and proper, and what is improper; as a wise prince; a wise magistrate. Solomon was deemed the wisest man. But a man may be speculatively and not practically wise Hence,

3. Discrete and judicious in the use or applications of knowledge; choosing laudable ends, and the best means to accomplish them. This is to be practically wise Genesis 41:8 .

4. Skillful; dextrous.

5. They are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge. Jeremiah 4:22 .

6. Learned; knowing; as the wise and the unwise. Romans 1:14 .

7. Skilled in arts, science, philosophy, or in magic and divination. 2 Samuel 14:2 .

8. Godly; pious. Proverbs 13:1 .

9. --The holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise to salvation. 2 Timothy 3:15 .

10. Skilled in hidden arts; a sense somewhat ironical; as the wise woman of Brainford.

11. Dictated or guided by wisdom; containing wisdom; judicious; well adapted to produce good effects; applicable to things; as a wise saying; a wise scheme or plan; wise conduct or management; a wise determination.

12. Becoming a wise man; grave; discrete; as wise deportment.

Wise [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. s as z. [G.] Manner; way of being or acting.

2. This song she sings in most commanding wise

3. In fittest wise

4. In the foregoing form, this word is obsolete, the use of it is now very limited. It is common in the following phrases.

5. In any wise

6. If he that sanctified the field will in any wise redeem it-- Leviticus 27:19 .

7. Fret not thyself in any wise Psalms 37:8 .

8. On this wise

9. On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel. Numbers 6:23 .

10. In no wise He shall in no wise lose his reward. Matthew 10:16 .

11. It is used in composition, as in likewise, otherwise, lengthwise, etc. By mistake, ways is often used for it; as lengthways, for lengthwise.

Wise [Verb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Having knowledge; knowing; enlightened; of extensive information; erudite; learned.

2. Hence, especially, making due use of knowledge; discerning and judging soundly concerning what is true or false, proper or improper; choosing the best ends and the best means for accomplishing them; sagacious.

3. Versed in art or science; skillful; dexterous; specifically, skilled in divination.

4. Hence, prudent; calculating; shrewd; wary; subtle; crafty.

5. Dictated or guided by wisdom; containing or exhibiting wisdom; well adapted to produce good effects; judicious; discreet; as, a wise saying; a wise scheme or plan; wise conduct or management; a wise determination.

6. Way of being or acting; manner; mode; fashion.

Wise-hearted [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Wise; knowing; skillful. Exodus 28:1 .

Wise-hearted [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Wise; knowing; skillful; sapient; erudite; prudent.

Wise-like [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Resembling that which is wise or sensible; judicious.

Wiseacre [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

More correctly wisesager. [G., a sayer, a predictor or foreteller.] One who makes pretensions to great wisdom; hence in contempt, a simpleton; a dunce.

Wiseacre [Verb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A learned or wise man.

2. One who makes undue pretensions to wisdom; a would-be-wise person; hence, in contempt, a simpleton; a dunce.

Wiseling [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

One who pretends to be wise.

Wiseling [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

One who pretends to be wise; a wiseacre; a witling.

Wisely [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Prudently; judiciously; discretely; with wisdom. Proverbs 16:21 .

2. Craftily; with art or stratagem.

3. Let us deal wisely with them. Exodus 1:10 .

Wisely [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

In a wise manner; prudently; judiciously; discreetly; with wisdom.

Wiseness [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Wisdom.

Wiseness [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Wisdom.

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Genesis 3:6

And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.

When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eyes, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate it.

Genesis 41:8

And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.

In the morning his spirit was troubled, so he summoned all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him.

Genesis 41:33

Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:39

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

Exodus 1:10

Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there falleth out any war, they join also unto our enemies, and fight against us, and so get them up out of the land.

Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.”

Exodus 7:11

Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.

But Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers and magicians of Egypt, and they also did the same things by their magic arts.

Exodus 22:23

If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry;

If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me in distress, I will surely hear their cry.

Exodus 23:8

And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.

Exodus 28:3

And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.

You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.

Exodus 31:6

And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;

Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you:

Exodus 35:10

And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded;

Let every skilled craftsman among you come and make everything that the LORD has commanded:

Exodus 35:25

And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen.

Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen.

Exodus 36:1

Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.

“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”

Exodus 36:2

And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:

Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.

Exodus 36:4

And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made;

so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work

Exodus 36:8

And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work made he them.

All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them.

Leviticus 7:24

And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself, and the fat of that which is torn with beasts, may be used in any other use: but ye shall in no wise eat of it.

The fat of an animal found dead or mauled by wild beasts may be used for any other purpose, but you must not eat it.

Leviticus 19:17

Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him.

Leviticus 27:19

And if he that sanctified the field will in any wise redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy estimation unto it, and it shall be assured to him.

And if the one who consecrated the field decides to redeem it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it shall belong to him.

Numbers 6:23

Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,

“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: