For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12:8) A word of knowlege is a knowledge of things that you would not know through a natural acquisition or study. A supernatural word of knowledge is given by the Holy Spirit as one of His manifestations listed in 1 Corinthians 12. Words of Knowledge are God given inspiration and insight into situations that God wants to break into. They release His power