What Does the Bible Say About Knowledge?

The Bible addresses knowledge across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.

7 verses·5 eras·4 promises

Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)

They will not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of Yahweh, as the waters cover the sea.
Isaiah 11:9· IsaiahPromise

Life of Jesus (~30 AD)

You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
John 8:32· JesusPromise
This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.
John 17:3· JesusPrayer

Early Church (~50 AD)

For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, even as I was also fully known.

United Kingdom (~1000 BC)

"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."
Psalms 46:10· GodPromise
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

patriarchs

but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it; for in the day that you eat of it you will surely die."

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