The Wisdom of Solomon, Chapter 7 summary
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In Chapter 7, the speaker credits God and wisdom with his knowledge of nature, time, and human thought, and he shares his learning freely. He describes wisdom as pure, powerful, and close to God, then declares his desire to make her his bride.
What happens
- The speaker rejoices in wisdom, shares his learning freely, and calls her an inexhaustible treasure that brings people close to God.
- He credits God with his speech, thought, and knowledge of the world, its cycles, and its living things.
- He describes wisdom as his teacher and lists the qualities of the holy spirit within her.
- Wisdom reflects God's goodness, renews all things, and makes holy souls into God's friends and prophets.
- The speaker praises wisdom's unconquerable power and worldwide order, then declares his love for her and describes her closeness to God.
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In this chapter
The key line
“For wisdom, the maker of all things, taught me.”The speaker
The speaker identifies wisdom as both his teacher and the maker of everything. This connects his personal learning with her power throughout the world.
Quick check
How does the speaker treat what he learns?
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