Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Smart?

16 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Smart in the Bible

What does the Bible say about smart? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

16
Total Verses
5
Old Testament
11
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Smart

  1. 1
    Genesis 1:1
    In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 2:7
    And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. of the dust: Heb. dust of the ground
    KJV
  3. 3
    Proverbs 1:7
    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. the beginning: or, the principal part
    KJV
  4. 4
    Proverbs 29:11
    A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Jeremiah 29:11
    For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation
    KJV
  6. 6
    John 1:1
    In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
    KJV
  7. 7
    John 3:16
    For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Romans 3:23
    For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
    KJV
  9. 9
    Romans 5:8
    But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Romans 8:6
    For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. to be carnally: Gr. the minding of the flesh to be spiritually: Gr. the minding of the Spirit
    KJV

Subtopics of Smart

get smart
showing off how smart you are

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Smart? (5 Verses)

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. of the dust: Heb. dust of the ground
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. the beginning: or, the principal part
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Smart? (11 Verses)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. to be carnally: Gr. the minding of the flesh to be spiritually: Gr. the minding of the Spirit
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. to: or, to edify profitably
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Smart

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about smart. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about smart and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about smart is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on smart needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about smart with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about smart, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Smart?

You have studied 16 verses about smart. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about smart?
What does the Bible say about smart? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 16 key verses about smart spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about smart are there?
There are 16 key Bible verses about smart compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about smart?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about smart is Genesis 1:1 — "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."
Where in the Bible does it talk about smart?
Smart is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 16 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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