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Lexicon :: Strong's H8394 - tāḇûn

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תָּבוּן
Transliteration
tāḇûn
Pronunciation
taw-voon'
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 239c

Strong’s Definitions

תָּבוּן tâbûwn, taw-boon'; and (feminine)
תְּבוּנָה tᵉbûwnâh; teb-oo-naw'; or
תּוֹבֻנָה tôwbunâh; to-boo-naw'; from H995; intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice:—discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom.

Note by BLB: Strong's entry lists the pronunciations of this word with the "b" sound. This is incorrect. The ב (bet) does not have a daghesh lene so it is pronounced with a "v" sound. This is why the transliteration has a bar under the "b" (ḇ).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 43x

The KJV translates Strong's H8394 in the following manner: understanding (38x), discretion (1x), reasons (1x), miscellaneous (3x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 43x
The KJV translates Strong's H8394 in the following manner: understanding (38x), discretion (1x), reasons (1x), miscellaneous (3x).

  1. understanding, intelligence

    1. the act of understanding

      1. skill

    2. the faculty of understanding

      1. intelligence, understanding, insight

    3. the object of knowledge

    4. teacher (personification)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
תָּבוּן tâbûwn, taw-boon'; and (feminine)
תְּבוּנָה tᵉbûwnâh; teb-oo-naw'; or
תּוֹבֻנָה tôwbunâh; to-boo-naw'; from H995; intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice:—discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom.

Note by BLB: Strong's entry lists the pronunciations of this word with the "b" sound. This is incorrect. The ב (bet) does not have a daghesh lene so it is pronounced with a "v" sound. This is why the transliteration has a bar under the "b" (ḇ).

STRONGS H8394: Abbreviations
† תְּבוּנָה noun feminine understanding Deuteronomy 32:28 + 27 times; suffix תְּבוּנָתִי Proverbs 5:1 + 7 times; תובנתו Job 26:12 Kt (Qr תְּבוּנָתוֺ); תְּבוּנָם Hosea 13:2 for תְּבוּנָתָם see De Psalm 27:5; תְּבוּנָוֺת Psalm 49:4 + 4 times; תְּבוּנוֺתֵיכֶם Job 32:11; —
1. the act Job 26:12; Psalm 78:72; Psalm 136:5; Proverbs 3:19; Proverbs 21:30; Proverbs 24:3; Jeremiah 10:12 (= Jeremiah 51:15) Ezekiel 28:4; Hosea 13:2; Obadiah 7.
2. the faculty Exodus 31:3; Exodus 35:31; Exodus 36:1 (P) Deuteronomy 32:28 (poetry) Job 12:12, 13; Proverbs 2:6, 11; Proverbs 28:16; Isaiah 44:19; אִישׁ תְּבוּנָה Proverbs 10:23; Proverbs 15:21; Proverbs 17:27; Proverbs 20:5; אִישׁ תְּבוּנוֺת Proverbs 11:12 (= Obadiah 8 where אישׁ omitted by scribal error); דֶּרֶךְ תְּבוּנָה Isaiah 40:14.
3. the object of knowledge Proverbs 2:3; Proverbs 3:13; Proverbs 5:1; Proverbs 14:29; Proverbs 18:2; Proverbs 19:8; Psalm 49:4; Psalm 147:5; Isaiah 40:28; 1 Kings 5:9; 1 Kings 7:14; תטה לבך לתבונה incline thy mind to understanding Proverbs 2:2; reasons Job 32:11.
4. personified Proverbs 8:1 as teacher.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Exodus

31:3; 35:31; 36:1

Deuteronomy

32:28; 32:28

1 Kings

5:9; 7:14

Job

12:12; 12:13; 26:12; 26:12; 32:11; 32:11

Psalms

27:5; 49:4; 49:4; 78:72; 136:5; 147:5

Proverbs

2:2; 2:3; 2:6; 2:11; 3:13; 3:19; 5:1; 5:1; 8:1; 10:23; 11:12; 14:29; 15:21; 17:27; 18:2; 19:8; 20:5; 21:30; 24:3; 28:16

Isaiah

40:14; 40:28; 44:19

Jeremiah

10:12; 51:15

Ezekiel

28:4

Hosea

13:2; 13:2

Obadiah

1:7; 1:8

H8394

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H8394 matches the Hebrew תָּבוּן (tāḇûn),
which occurs 42 times in 42 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:3

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:3 - And I have filled him with a divine spirit of wisdom, and understanding, and knowledge, to invent in every work,

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31 - and has filled him with a divine spirit of wisdom and understanding, and knowledge of all things,

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:1

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:1 - And Beseleel wrought, and Eliab and every one wise in understanding, to whom was given wisdom and knowledge, to understand to do all the works according to the holy offices, according to all things which the Lord appointed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:28

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:28 - It is a nation that has lost counsel, neither is there understanding in them.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:29 - (LXX 5:9) And the Lord gave understanding to Solomon, and very much wisdom, and enlargement of heart, as the sand on the seashore.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:14 - (LXX 7:2) the son of a widow woman; and he was of the tribe of Nephthalim, and his father was a Tyrian; a worker in brass, and accomplished in art and skill and knowledge to work every work in brass: and he was brought in to king Solomon, and he wrought all the works.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:12 - In length of time is wisdom, and in long life knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:13 - With him are wisdom and power, with him counsel and understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:12 - He has calmed the sea with his might, and by his wisdom the whale has been overthrown.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11 - Hearken to my words; for I will speak in your hearing, until ye shall have tried the matter with words:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:3 - (LXX 48:4) My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall bring forth understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:72

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:72 - (LXX 77:72) So he tended them in the innocency of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 136:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 136:5 - (LXX 135:5) To him who made the heavens by understanding; for his mercy endures for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:5 - (LXX 146:5) Great is our Lord, and great is his strength; and his understanding is infinite.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:2 - thine ear shall hearken to wisdom; thou shalt also apply thine heart to understanding, and shalt apply it to the instruction of thy son.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:3 - For if thou shalt call to wisdom, and utter thy voice for understanding;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:6 - For the Lord gives wisdom; and from his presence come knowledge and understanding,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:11 - good counsel shall guard thee, and holy understanding shall keep thee;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:13 - Blessed is the man who has found wisdom, and the mortal who knows prudence.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:19 - God by wisdom founded the earth, and by prudence he prepared the heavens.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:1 - My son, attend to my wisdom, and apply thine ear to my words;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:1 - Thou shalt proclaim wisdom, that understanding may be obedient to thee.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:23 - A fool does mischief in [fn]sport; but wisdom brings forth prudence for a man.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:12 - A man void of understanding sneers at his fellow citizens: but a sensible man is quiet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:29 - A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:21 - The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:27 - He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, and a patient man is wise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:2 - A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, for he is rather led by folly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:8 - He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:5 - Counsel in a man's heart is deep water; but a prudent man will draw it out.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:30 - There is no wisdom, there is no courage, there is no counsel against the ungodly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:3 - A house is built by wisdom, and is set up by understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:16 - A king in need of revenues is a great oppressor: but he that hates injustice shall live a long time.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 40:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 40:14 - Or with whom has he taken counsel, and he has instructed him? or who has taught him judgment, or who has taught him the way of understanding;[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 40:28

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 40:28 - And now, hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? the eternal God, the God that formed the ends of the earth, shall not hunger, nor be weary, and there is no searching of his understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:19

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:19 - And one has not considered in his mind, nor known in his understanding, that he has burnt up half of it in the fire, and baked loaves on the coals thereof and has roasted and eaten flesh, and of the rest of it he has made an abomination, and they worship it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 10:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 10:12 - It is the Lord that made the earth by his strength, who set up the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the sky,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:15 - (LXX 28:15) The Lord made the earth by his power, preparing the world by his wisdom, by his understanding he stretched out the heaven.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 28:4

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 28:4 - Hast thou gained power for thyself by thine own knowledge or thine own prudence, and gotten gold and silver in thy treasures?

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Unchecked Copy BoxHos 13:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 13:2 - And now they have sinned increasingly, and have made for themselves a molten image of their silver, according to the fashion of idols, the work of artificers accomplished for them: they say, Sacrifice men, for the calves have come to an end.

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Unchecked Copy BoxOba 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxOba 1:7 - They sent thee to thy coasts: all the men of thy covenant have withstood thee; thine allies have prevailed against thee, they have set snares under thee: they have no understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxOba 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxOba 1:8 - In that day, saith the Lord, I will destroy the wise men out of Idumea, and understanding out of the mount of Esau.
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