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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 43 times in 42 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 31:3

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:3 - and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 35:31

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31 - He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 36:1

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:1 - "Betzal'el and Oholi'av shall work with every wise-hearted man, in whom the LORD has put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all the work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD has commanded."

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:28

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:28 - For they are a nation void of counsel, There is no understanding in them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 4:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:29 - God gave Shlomo wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and very great understanding, even as the sand that is on the sea-shore.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 7:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:14 - He was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naftali, and his father was a man of Tzor, a worker in brass; and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill, to work all works in brass. He came to king Shlomo, and performed all his work.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:12 - With aged men is wisdom, In length of days understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:13 - "With God is wisdom and might. He has counsel and understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 26:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:12 - He stirs up the sea with his power, And by his understanding he strikes through Rachav.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11 - "Behold, I waited for your words, And I listened for your reasoning, While you searched out what to say.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 49:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:3 - My mouth will speak words of wisdom. My heart shall utter understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:72

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:72 - So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 136:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 136:5 - To him who by understanding made the heavens; For his lovingkindness endures forever:

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:5 - Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:2 - So as to turn your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:3 - Yes, if you call out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:6 - For the LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:11 - Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:13 - Happy is the man who finds wisdom, The man who gets understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:19 - By wisdom the LORD founded the eretz. By understanding, he established the heavens.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:1 - My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding:

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:1 - Doesn't wisdom cry out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice?

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:23 - It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, But wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:12 - One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his shalom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:29 - He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:21 - Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:27 - He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:2 - A fool has no delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own opinion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:8 - He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 20:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:5 - Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:30 - There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:3 - Through wisdom a house is built; By understanding it is established;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:16 - A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 40:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 40:14 - With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of justice, and taught him knowledge, and shown to him the way of understanding?

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 40:28

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 40:28 - Have you not known? have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the eretz, doesn't faint, neither is weary; there is no searching of his understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 44:19

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:19 - None calls to mind, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yes, also I have baked bread on the coals of it; I have roasted flesh and eaten it: and shall I make the residue of it an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 10:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 10:12 - He has made the eretz by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding has he stretched out the heavens:

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:15 - He has made the eretz by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding has he stretched out the heavens:

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 28:4

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 28:4 - by your wisdom and by your understanding you have gotten you riches, and have gotten gold and silver into your treasures;

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 13:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 13:2 - Now they sin more and more, And have made themselves molten images of their silver, Even idols according to their own understanding, All of them the work of the craftsmen. They say of them, "They offer human sacrifice and kiss the calves."

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Unchecked Copy Box Oba 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxOba 1:7 - All the men of your alliance have brought you on your way, even to the border. The men who were at shalom with you have deceived you, and prevailed against you. Friends who eat your bread lay a snare under you. There is no understanding in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Oba 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxOba 1:8 - "Won't I in that day," says the LORD, "destroy the wise men out of Edom, and understanding out of the mountain of Esav?
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