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wisdom
Wisdom, skill, understanding, practical knowledge
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Etymology
Ancient Hebrewchokmah(Hebrew)
Wisdom, skill, understanding, practical knowledge
Not abstract learning but practical mastery and insight
Biblical Greeksophia(Greek)
Wisdom, skill, understanding, insight
In Paul's writings, Christ is 'the wisdom of God'
Classical Arabichikmah(Arabic)
Wisdom, understanding, judicious knowledge
Divine wisdom revealed through Quran and Islamic scholars
Sanskritjnana(Sanskrit)
Knowledge, wisdom, direct realization of truth
Highest form of knowledge in Hindu philosophy; path to liberation
Palipanna(Pali)
Wisdom, discernment, understanding
One of three trainings in Buddhism; insight into nature of reality