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Why Wisdom Is Seen as Feminine

Question:

Why is wisdom personified as a woman in the Bible?

Answer:

Wisdom is something that is received from another source. In the Bible, wisdom is received from God. In the Judeo-Christian tradition, the human quality of receptivity has often been depicted with feminine imagery.

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