WISDOM LITERATURE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase wisdom literature. (close relations)
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advice | nounn | |||||||
noun • a proposal for an appropriate course of action | ||||||||
proverbs | nounn | |||||||
noun • an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon) | ||||||||
aphorisms | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short pithy instructive saying | ||||||||
maxims | nounn | |||||||
noun • a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits • English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916) | ||||||||
sayings | nounn | |||||||
noun • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | ||||||||
teachings | nounn | |||||||
noun • the profession of a teacher • a doctrine that is taught • the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | ||||||||
sapiential book | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • any of the biblical books (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Wisdom of Solomon, Ecclesiasticus) that are considered to contain wisdom | ||||||||
wisdom book | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of the biblical books (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Wisdom of Solomon, Ecclesiasticus) that are considered to contain wisdom |