There appear to be dozens of definitions of the spiritual gift of knowledge, but generally they boil down to an ability to absorb the truth of scripture, tradition and teaching. It can also enable one to see another person as they are and know their spiritual and practical needs.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the gift of knowledge as “the capacity to contemplate God in the created world, and to discern the supernatural in the midst of the natural” (CCC 1831).
The very protestant Spiritual Gifts Project adds this important point, "the gift of knowledge is a divine enablement, not driven by personal interest or curiosity"
Give me grace O Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Father and the Son to say
to You always and everywhere, ‘Speak Lord for Your servant heareth.’
Amen.
Come, O Blessed Spirit of Knowledge, and grant that I may perceive the will of the Father; show me the nothingness of earthly things, enabling me to see the world only as it reflects the goodness and beauty of God, and help me to use them only for Your glory and my own salvation, looking ever beyond them to You. Amen.
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