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Lexicon :: Strong's H998 - bînâ

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בִּינָה
Transliteration
bînâ
Pronunciation
bee-naw'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 239b

Strong’s Definitions

בִּינָה bîynâh, bee-naw'; from H995; understanding:—knowledge, meaning, × perfectly, understanding, wisdom.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 38x

The KJV translates Strong's H998 in the following manner: understanding (32x), wisdom (2x), knowledge (1x), meaning (1x), perfectly (1x), understand (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 38x
The KJV translates Strong's H998 in the following manner: understanding (32x), wisdom (2x), knowledge (1x), meaning (1x), perfectly (1x), understand (1x).

  1. understanding, discernment

    1. act

    2. faculty

    3. object

    4. personified

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
בִּינָה bîynâh, bee-naw'; from H995; understanding:—knowledge, meaning, × perfectly, understanding, wisdom.
STRONGS H998: Abbreviations
† בִּינָה noun feminine understanding 1 Chronicles 12:32 + 28 times; construct בִּינַת Proverbs 30:2; Isaiah 29:14; suffix בִּינָתִי Job 20:3 + 4 times; plural בִּינוֺת Isaiah 27:11; —
1. the act Isaiah 33:19; Jeremiah 23:20; Daniel 1:20; Daniel 8:15; Daniel 9:22; Daniel 10:1.
2. the faculty Job 20:3; Job 39:26; Proverbs 3:5; Proverbs 23:4; Proverbs 30:2; Isaiah 27:11; קנה בינה get understanding Proverbs 4:5, 7; Proverbs 16:16.
3. the object of knowledge Deuteronomy 4:6; 1 Chronicles 22:12; Job 28:12, 20, 28; Job 34:16; Job 38:36; Job 39:17; Proverbs 9:6, 10; Proverbs 23:23; Isaiah 11:2; Isaiah 29:14; יָדַע בִינָה 1 Chronicles 12:32; 2 Chronicles 2:11; 2 Chronicles 2:12; Job 38:4; Proverbs 1:2; Proverbs 4:1; Isaiah 29:24.
4. personified Proverbs 2:8; Proverbs 7:4; Proverbs 8:14.

See related Aramaic BDB entry H999.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Deuteronomy

4:6

1 Chronicles

12:32; 12:32; 22:12

2 Chronicles

2:11; 2:12

Job

20:3; 20:3; 28:12; 28:20; 28:28; 34:16; 38:4; 38:36; 39:17; 39:26

Proverbs

1:2; 2:8; 3:5; 4:1; 4:5; 4:7; 7:4; 8:14; 9:6; 9:10; 16:16; 23:4; 23:23; 30:2; 30:2

Isaiah

11:2; 27:11; 27:11; 29:14; 29:14; 29:24; 33:19

Jeremiah

23:20

Daniel

1:20; 8:15; 9:22; 10:1

H998

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H998 matches the Hebrew בִּינָה (bînâ),
which occurs 14 times in 14 verses in 'Pro' in the WLC Hebrew.

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To know wisdom and discipline,

To understand the sayings of understanding H998,

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For if you call out for understanding H998,

Give your voice for discernment;

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Trust in Yahweh with all your heart

And do not lean on your own understanding H998.

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Hear, O sons, the discipline of a father,

And pay attention that you may know understanding H998,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:5

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Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding H998!

Do not forget and do not turn away from the sayings of my mouth.

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“[fn]The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom;

And with all your acquiring, acquire understanding H998.

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Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”

And call understanding H998 your intimate friend;

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“Counsel is mine and sound wisdom;

I am understanding H998, might is mine.

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“[fn]Forsake your simplicity and live,

And step into the way of understanding H998.”

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The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom,

And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding H998.

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How much better it is to acquire wisdom than fine gold!

And to acquire understanding H998 is to be chosen above silver.

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Do not weary yourself to gain wealth,

Because of your understanding H998, cease!

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Buy truth, and do not sell it,

Get wisdom and discipline and understanding H998.

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Surely I am more senseless than any man,

And I do not have the understanding H998 of mankind.

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