In 1 Corinthians 12:8-11, Paul speaks of two intellectual gifts. Gifts having to do with intellectual powers.
1. Wisdom, 1 Corinthians 12:8.
The Greek word for wisdom is ‘sophia’, and it means sound judgment, intelligence, and practical wisdom. Individuals were given the gift of wisdom, and all other gifts by being ‘moved, that is to tell or announce by the Holy Spirit’, 2 Peter 1:21. The Holy Spirit simply told these people what to say and do.
2. Knowledge, 1 Corinthians 12:8.
The word, knowledge, in Greek is ‘gnosis’ and it means a knowing, knowledge. This gift is distinguished from the ‘word of wisdom’ in that information, that is, knowledge, is in contrast with judgment and the practicality of knowledge. The one with this gift had knowledge, and the one with wisdom made application of that knowledge.