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Bible Quotes About Wise Men

23 Scripture verses about wise men from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Discover 23 Bible verses about wise men. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on wise men, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

23
Total Verses
11
Old Testament
12
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Wise Men

  1. 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 non...
  2. Genesis 41:24 — “And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.
  3. 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.
  4. 1 Kings 4:29 — “And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
  5. 1 Kings 4:30 — “And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.
  6. 1 Kings 4:31 — “For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.
  7. 1 Kings 4:32 — “And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.
  8. 1 Kings 4:33 — “And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes.
  9. 1 Kings 4:34 — “And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.
  10. Daniel 4:18 — “This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretat...

Subtopics of Wise Men

Of Egypt
Solomon
Of Babylon
Of the East (the Magi)
Of the East

Old Testament Quotes About Wise Men (11)

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.
And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.
Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.
And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.
For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.
And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.
And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes.
And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.
This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation: but thou art able; for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.
Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.

New Testament Quotes About Wise Men (12)

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. rule: or, feed
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. presented: or, offered
And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wise Men in the Bible

What does the Bible say about wise men?
The Bible contains 23 verses about wise men, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding wise men through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about wise men?
There are 23 Bible verses about wise men in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about wise men?
While many verses address wise men, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of wise men you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about wise men?
Wise Men is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 23 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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