Word Study · Strong's H8394 · Hebrew
תָּבוּן
tabun
taw-boon'
Strong's 1890 spelling: tâbûwn
“intelligence”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
Rendered in the KJV as
discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom.
- 42occurrencesin the Old Testament
- 11 of 39Old Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 32inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 42 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 32
- תְּבוּנָֽה׃5
- בִּתְבוּנָ֑ה2
- וּבִתְבוּנָת֖וֹ2
- וּתְבוּנָ֖ה2
- וּתְבוּנָֽה׃2
- תְּבוּנָ֑ה2
- תְּ֝בוּנָ֗ה2
- בִּתְבוּנָ֥ה1
- בִּתְבוּנָֽה׃1
- הַתְּבוּנָה֙1
- וּבִתְבוּנָ֥ה1
- וּ֝בִתְבוּנָ֗ה1
and 20 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 19
- understanding10
- and understanding6
- [is] understanding3
- and by understanding his3
- understandings3
- by understanding2
- to the understanding2
- to understanding his2
- [will be] understandings1
- according to skill their1
- and by understanding1
- and by understanding your1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 14
- noun · feminine singular13
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular6
- noun · feminine plural4
- preposition + noun · feminine singular4
- conjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singular3
- conjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine singular2
- preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singular2
- preposition with the article + noun · feminine singular2
- conjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)1
- conjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singular1
- noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine plural1
- preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singular1
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- HNcfsa · 13
- HC/Ncfsa · 6
- HNcfpa · 4
- HR/Ncfsa · 4
- HC/R/Ncfsc/Sp3ms · 3
- HC/R/Ncfsa · 2
- HR/Ncfsc/Sp3ms · 2
- HRd/Ncfsa · 2
- HC/R/Ncfpc · 1
- HC/R/Ncfsc/Sp2ms · 1
- HNcfpc/Sp2mp · 1
- HR/Ncfsc/Sp1bs · 1
All 42, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
Proverbs carries the most and opens below; every other book is one click.
Exodus3 occurrences
- Exodus 31:3וּבִתְבוּנָ֥הuvitvunahconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine singularAnd I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,here: and with understanding
- Exodus 35:31בִּתְבוּנָ֥הbitvunahpreposition + noun · feminine singularAnd He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,here: with understanding
- Exodus 36:1וּתְבוּנָה֙utevunahconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”here: and understanding
Deuteronomy1 occurrence
1 Kings2 occurrences
- 1 Kings 4:29וּתְבוּנָ֖הutevunahconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singularAnd God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.here: and understanding
- 1 Kings 7:14הַתְּבוּנָה֙hatevunahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularHe was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.here: the skill
Job4 occurrences
- Job 12:12תְּבוּנָֽה׃tevunahnoun · feminine singularWisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.here: understanding
- Job 12:13וּתְבוּנָֽה׃utevunahconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singularWisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.here: and understanding
- Job 26:12וּ֝בִתְבוּנָת֗וֹuvituvenatovconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularBy His power He stirred the sea; by His understanding He shattered Rahab.here: and by understanding his
- Job 32:11תְּב֥וּנֹֽתֵיכֶ֑םtevunoteikhemnoun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine pluralIndeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,here: understandings your
Psalms4 occurrences
- Psalms 49:3תְבוּנֽוֹת׃tevunotnoun · feminine pluralMy mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.here: [will be] understandings
- Psalms 78:72וּבִתְבוּנ֖וֹתuvitvunotconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands.here: and with [the] skill of
- Psalms 136:5בִּתְבוּנָ֑הbitvunahpreposition + noun · feminine singularBy His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.here: by understanding
- Psalms 147:5לִ֝תְבוּנָת֗וֹlitvunatopreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularGreat is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.here: to understanding his
Proverbs19 occurrences
- Proverbs 2:2לַתְּבוּנָֽה׃latevunahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularif you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,here: to the understanding
- Proverbs 2:3לַ֝תְּבוּנָ֗הlatevunahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularif you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,here: to the understanding
- Proverbs 2:6וּתְבוּנָֽה׃utevunahconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singularFor the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.here: and understanding
- Proverbs 2:11תְּבוּנָ֥הtevunahnoun · feminine singularDiscretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,here: understanding
- Proverbs 3:13תְּבוּנָֽה׃tevunahnoun · feminine singularBlessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,here: understanding
- Proverbs 3:19בִּתְבוּנָֽה׃bitvunahpreposition + noun · feminine singularThe LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.here: by understanding
- Proverbs 5:1לִ֝תְבוּנָתִ֗יlitvunatipreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularMy son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight,here: to understanding my
- Proverbs 8:1וּ֝תְבוּנָ֗הutevunahconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singularDoes not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice?here: and understanding
- Proverbs 10:23תְּבוּנָֽה׃tevunahnoun · feminine singularThe fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.here: understanding
- Proverbs 11:12תְּבוּנ֣וֹתtevunotnoun · feminine pluralWhoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.here: understandings
- Proverbs 14:29תְּבוּנָ֑הtevunahnoun · feminine singularA patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.here: understanding
- Proverbs 15:21תְּ֝בוּנָ֗הtevunahnoun · feminine singularFolly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.here: understanding
- Proverbs 17:27תְּבוּנָֽה׃tevunahnoun · feminine singularA man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.here: understanding
- Proverbs 18:2בִּתְבוּנָ֑הbitvunahpreposition + noun · feminine singularA fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.here: in understanding
- Proverbs 19:8תְּ֝בוּנָ֗הtevunahnoun · feminine singularHe who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.here: understanding
- Proverbs 20:5תְּבוּנָ֣הtevunahnoun · feminine singularThe intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.here: understanding
- Proverbs 21:30תְּבוּנָ֑הtevunahnoun · feminine singularThere is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.here: [is] understanding
- Proverbs 24:3וּ֝בִתְבוּנָ֗הuvitvunahconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine singularBy wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;here: and by understanding
- Proverbs 28:16תְּ֭בוּנוֹתtevunotnoun · feminine pluralA leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.here: understandings
Isaiah3 occurrences
- Isaiah 40:14תְּבוּנ֖וֹתtevunotnoun · feminine pluralWhom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding?here: understandings
- Isaiah 40:28לִתְבוּנָתֽוֹ׃litvunatopreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularDo 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; His understanding is beyond searching out.here: to understanding his
- Isaiah 44:19תְבוּנָה֮tevunahnoun · feminine singularAnd no one considers in his heart, no one has the knowledge or insight to say, “I burned half of it in the fire, and I baked bread on its coals; I roasted meat and I ate. Shall I make something detestable with the rest of it? Shall I bow down to a block of wood?”here: understanding
Jeremiah2 occurrences
- Jeremiah 10:12וּבִתְבוּנָת֖וֹuvitvunatoconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularThe LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.here: and by understanding his
- Jeremiah 51:15וּבִתְבוּנָת֖וֹuvitvunatoconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularThe LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.here: and by understanding his
Obadiah2 occurrences
- Obadiah 1:7תְּבוּנָ֖הtevunahnoun · feminine singularAll the men allied with you will drive you to the border; the men at peace with you will deceive and overpower you. Those who eat your bread will set a trap for you without your awareness of it.here: [is] understanding
- Obadiah 1:8וּתְבוּנָ֖הutevunahconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singularIn that day, declares the LORD, will I not destroy the wise men of Edom and the men of understanding in the mountains of Esau?here: and understanding