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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 ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship,

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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 skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship,

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 36:1

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:1 - “Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whom the LORD has put skill and intelligence to know how to do any work in the construction of the sanctuary shall work in accordance with 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,
and there is no understanding in them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 4:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:29 - And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like 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 of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze. And he was full of wisdom, understanding, and skill for making any work in bronze. He came to King Solomon and did all his work.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:12 - Wisdom is with the aged,
and understanding in length of days.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:13 - “With God[fn] are wisdom and might;
he has counsel and understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 26:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:12 - By his power he stilled the sea;
by his understanding he shattered Rahab.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11 - “Behold, I waited for your words,
I listened for your wise sayings,
while you searched out what to say.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 49:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:3 - My mouth shall speak wisdom;
the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:72

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:72 - With upright heart he shepherded them
and guided them with his skillful hand.

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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 steadfast love endures forever;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:5 - Great is our Lord, and abundant in power;
his understanding is beyond measure.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:2 - making your ear attentive to wisdom
and inclining 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 insight
and 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;
from his mouth come 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 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 gets understanding,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:19 - The LORD by wisdom founded the earth;
by understanding he established the heavens;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:1 - My son, be attentive to my wisdom;
incline your ear to my understanding,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:1

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:23 - Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool,
but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:12 - Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man of understanding remains silent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:29 - Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,
but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:21 - Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,
but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:27 - Whoever restrains his words has knowledge,
and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

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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 expressing his opinion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:8 - Whoever gets sense loves his own soul;
he who keeps understanding will discover good.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 20:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:5 - The purpose in a man’s heart 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 - No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
can avail 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 by understanding it is established;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:16 - A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 40:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 40:14 - Whom did he consult,
and who made him understand?
Who taught him the path of justice,
and taught him knowledge,
and showed 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 LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 44:19

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:19 - No one considers, nor is there knowledge or discernment to say, “Half of it I burned in the fire; I also baked bread on its coals; I roasted meat and have eaten. And shall I make the rest of it an abomination? Shall I fall down before a block of wood?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 10:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 10:12 - It is he who made the earth by his power,
who established the world by his wisdom,
and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:15 - “It is he who made the earth by his power,
who established the world by his wisdom,
and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 28:4

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 28:4 - by your wisdom and your understanding
you have made wealth for yourself,
and have gathered gold and silver
into your treasuries;

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 13:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 13:2 - And now they sin more and more,
and make for themselves metal images,
idols skillfully made of their silver,
all of them the work of craftsmen.
It is said of them,
“Those who offer human sacrifice kiss calves!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Oba 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxOba 1:7 - All your allies have driven you to your border;
those at peace with you have deceived you;
they have prevailed against you;
those who eat your bread[fn] have set a trap beneath you—
you have[fn] no understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Oba 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxOba 1:8 - Will I not on that day, declares the LORD,
destroy the wise men out of Edom,
and understanding out of Mount Esau?
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