Proverbs 30:3
I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.
Cross-reference
Proverbs 9:10 defines 'knowledge of the Holy One' as insight—the very thing Agur says he has not attained.
In Job 11:7-9, Zophar declares the unfathomable depth of God's knowledge, reinforcing Agur's admission that he lacks knowledge of the Holy One.
Isaiah 30:11 shows people actively rejecting the Holy One of Israel—contrasting Agur's humble admission of ignorance.
In Matthew 11:27, Jesus declares that knowledge of the Father comes only through the Son — contrasting with Agur's lack of knowledge, revealing the NT answer.
In Matthew 16:17, Jesus affirms that Peter's confession came from divine revelation, not human wisdom — aligning with the theme that knowledge of the Holy One is not gained by human effort.
In John 17:3, eternal life is defined as knowing God — the very knowledge Agur confesses he lacks, highlighting that this is now available through Christ.
In Romans 11:33, Paul marvels at the depth of God's knowledge, mirroring Agur's recognition that he has not attained knowledge of the Holy One.
In Ephesians 3:19, Paul speaks of knowing Christ's love that surpasses knowledge — directly addressing the paradox Agur expresses: lacking knowledge yet now having access through Christ.
Revelation 3:7 identifies Jesus as 'the holy one'—specifying the Holy One Agur confesses ignorance of.
Job 37:23 declares 'The Almighty—we cannot find him'—directly echoing Agur's inability to know the Holy One.
Ecclesiastes 8:17 says man cannot fully find out God's work—parallel to Agur's admission of limited knowledge of the Holy One.
Isaiah 57:15 reveals the Holy One's character and his dwelling with the humble—answering whom Agur says he lacks knowledge of.
In Amos 7:14, Amos disclaims being a prophet by training, similar to Agur's disclaimer of wisdom — both emphasize divine calling over human qualification.
In Amos 7:15, despite Amos's lack of prophetic training, God calls him — echoing Agur's confession of ignorance yet showing God can work through it.
In Isaiah 6:10, spiritual dullness prevents understanding—mirroring Agur's confession of lacking knowledge of the Holy One.