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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 skill, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 35:31

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31 - He has filled him with the Spirit of God - with skill, with understanding, with knowledge, and in all kinds of work,

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 36:1

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:1 - So Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person in whom the LORD has put skill and ability to know how to do all the work for the service of the sanctuary are to do the work according to all that the LORD has commanded."

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:28

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:28 - They are a nation devoid of wisdom, and there is no understanding among them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 4:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:29 - God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 7:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:14 - He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a craftsman in bronze from Tyre. He had the skill and knowledge to make all kinds of works of bronze. He reported to King Solomon and did all the work he was assigned.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:12 - Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:13 - "With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 26:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:12 - By his power he stills the sea; by his wisdom he cut Rahab the great sea monster to pieces.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11 - Look, I waited for you to speak; I listened closely to your wise thoughts,while you were searching for words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 49:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:3 - I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:72

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:72 - David cared for them with pure motives; he led them with skill.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 136:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 136:5 - to the one who used wisdom to make the heavens, for his loyal love endures,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:5 - Our Lord is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:2 - by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:3 - indeed, if you call out for discernment - raise your voice for understanding -

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:6

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:11 - Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:13 - Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:19 - By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:1 - My child, be attentive to my wisdom, pay close attention to my understanding,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:1 - Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:23 - Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:12 - The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:29 - The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:21 - Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:27 - The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:2 - A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:8 - The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 20:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:5 - Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:30 - There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:3

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:16 - The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 40:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 40:14 - From whom does he receive directions? Who teaches him the correct way to do things, or imparts knowledge to him, or instructs him in skillful design?

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 40:28

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 40:28 - Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is an eternal God, the creator of the whole earth. He does not get tired or weary; there is no limit to his wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 44:19

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:19 - No one thinks to himself, nor do they comprehend or understand and say to themselves: 'I burned half of it in the fire - yes, I baked bread over the coals; I roasted meat and ate it. With the rest of it should I make a disgusting idol? Should I bow down to dry wood?'

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 10:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 10:12 - The LORD is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom established the world. And by his understanding he spread out the skies.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:15 - He is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom fixed the world in place, by his understanding he spread out the heavens.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 28:4

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 28:4 - By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself; you have amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 13:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 13:2 - Even now they persist in sin! They make metal images for themselves, idols that they skillfully fashion from their own silver; all of them are nothing but the work of craftsmen! There is a saying about them: "Those who sacrifice to the calf idol are calf kissers!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Oba 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxOba 1:7 - All your allies will force you from your homeland! Your treaty partners will deceive you and overpower you. Your trusted friends will set an ambush for you that will take you by surprise!

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Unchecked Copy Box Oba 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxOba 1:8 - At that time," the LORD says, "I will destroy the wise sages of Edom! the advisers from Esau's mountain!
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