Wisdom 7:20 (WEB)
the natures of living creatures and the raging of wild beasts; the violence of winds and the thoughts of men; the diversities of plants and the virtues of roots.
Catechism · 2
I Believe in God
“God, who alone made heaven and earth, can alone impart true knowledge of every created thing in relation to himself.” — Catechism footnote: Cf Ps 115:15; Wis 7:17-21.
The Creator
“With Solomon they can say: "It is he who gave me unerring knowledge of what exists, to know the structure of the world and the activity of the elements. . . for wisdom, the fashioner of all things, taught me."” — Catechism footnote: Wis 7: 17-22.
Fathers and councils · 2
John Cassian
- John Cassian, Conferences I–X VIII.21Conference VIII
“…the force of winds, and the reasonings of men, the diversities of plants and the virtues of roots, and all such things as are hid and open I have learnt.”” — editor's note: Wis. vii. 17–21.
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Clement of Alexandria
“And in continuation, he alludes also to intellectual objects in what he subjoins: “And what is hidden or manifest I know; for Wisdom, the artificer of all things, taught me.”” — editor's note: Wisd. vii. 17, 20, 21, 22.
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Cross-references · 10
Cited together in Catechism §216.
Cited together in Catechism §216.
Cited together in Catechism §216.
Cited together in Catechism §216.
Cited together in Catechism §216.
Cited together in Catechism §216.
Cited together in Catechism §216.
Cited together in Catechism §216.
Cited together in Catechism §216.
Cited together in Catechism §216.