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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, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 35:31

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31 - and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 36:1

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:1 - So Bezalel, Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the LORD has given skill and ability to know how to carry out all the work of constructing the sanctuary are to do the work just as the LORD has commanded.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:28

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:28 - They are a nation without sense, there is no discernment in them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 4:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:29 - God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 7:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:14 - whose mother was a widow from the tribe of Naphtali and whose father was from Tyre and a skilled craftsman in bronze. Huram was filled with wisdom, with understanding and with knowledge to do all kinds of bronze work. He came to King Solomon and did all the work assigned to him.

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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 - “To God belong 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 churned up the sea; by his wisdom he cut Rahab to pieces.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11 - I waited while you spoke, I listened to your reasoning; while you were searching for words,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 49:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:3 - My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:72

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:72 - And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 136:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 136:5 - who by his understanding made the heavens,

His love 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 has no limit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:2 - turning your ear to wisdom and applying 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 insight and cry aloud for understanding,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:6

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:11

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:13 - Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:19 - By wisdom the LORD laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;

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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 words of insight,

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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 - A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:12 - Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:29 - Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:21 - Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:27 - The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:2 - Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:8 - The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 20:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:5 - The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:30 - There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed 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 - A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 40:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 40:14 - Whom did the LORD consult to enlighten him, and who taught him the right way? Who was it that taught him knowledge, or showed him the path of understanding?

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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 the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 44:19

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:19 - No one stops to think, no one has the knowledge or understanding to say, “Half of it I used for fuel; I even baked bread over its coals, I roasted meat and I ate. Shall I make a detestable thing from what is left? Shall I bow down to a block of wood?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 10:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 10:12 - But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:15 - “He made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.

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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 and amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 13:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 13:2 - Now they sin more and more; they make idols for themselves from their silver, cleverly fashioned images, all of them the work of craftsmen. It is said of these people, “They offer human sacrifices! They kiss[fn] calf-idols!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Oba 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxOba 1:7 - All your allies will force you to the border; your friends will deceive and overpower you; those who eat your bread will set a trap for you,[fn] but you will not detect it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Oba 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxOba 1:8 - “In that day,” declares the LORD, “will I not destroy the wise men of Edom, those of understanding in the mountains of Esau?
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