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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 19 times in 19 verses in 'Pro' in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 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 BoxPro 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 BoxPro 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 BoxPro 2:11

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 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 BoxPro 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 BoxPro 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 BoxPro 8:1

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 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 BoxPro 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 BoxPro 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 BoxPro 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 BoxPro 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 BoxPro 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 BoxPro 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 BoxPro 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 BoxPro 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 BoxPro 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 BoxPro 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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