8394. tebunah

Lexicon

tebunah: Understanding, insight, intelligence, skill

Original Word: תָּבוּן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tabuwn
Pronunciation: teh-boo-NAH
Phonetic Spelling: (taw-boon')
Definition: Understanding, insight, intelligence, skill
Meaning: intelligence, an argument, caprice

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fruit, gain, increase, revenue

And (feminine) tbuwnah {teb-oo-naw'}; or towbunah {to-boo-naw'}; from biyn; intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice -- discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom.

see HEBREW biyn

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from bin
Definition
an understanding
NASB Translation
discernment (1), reasonings (1), skill (1), skillful (1), skillfully (1), understanding (37).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

תְּבוּנָה noun feminine understanding Deuteronomy 32:28 27t.; suffix תְּבוּנָתִי Proverbs 5:1 7t.; תובנתו Job 26:12 Kt (Qr תְּבוּנָתוֺ); תְּבוּנָם Hosea 13:2 for תְּבוּנָתָם see De Psalm 27:5; תְּבוּנָוֺת Psalm 49:4 + 4t.; 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.

תְּבוּנָם, תובנתו see below תְּבוּנָה. above

בֵּיצָה see below בזץ

בַּיִר see below באר

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb בִּין (bin), which means "to understand" or "to discern."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3056 (λόγος, logos): Often translated as "word," "speech," or "reason," this Greek term can relate to the concept of understanding or intelligence, particularly in the context of rational discourse or divine revelation.
• G5428 (φρόνησις, phronesis): This term refers to "prudence" or "understanding," aligning closely with the Hebrew concept of discernment and practical wisdom.
• G5429 (φρόνιμος, phronimos): Meaning "wise" or "sensible," this Greek word is used to describe someone who possesses practical intelligence and the ability to make sound judgments, similar to the Hebrew תָּבוּן.

In summary, תָּבוּן (tabun) is a significant term in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing the importance of intelligence and understanding in the pursuit of wisdom and godly living. It is closely related to the Greek concepts of λόγος, φρόνησις, and φρόνιμος, which also highlight the value of discernment and rational thought.

Usage: The word תָּבוּן appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a quality of discernment or intelligence, often associated with wisdom and the ability to make sound judgments. It is used in contexts that emphasize the importance of understanding and insight in decision-making and leadership.

Context: תָּבוּן (tabun) is a noun that conveys the concept of intelligence or understanding, often linked with wisdom literature in the Hebrew Bible. It is used to describe the mental acuity required for discerning truth and making wise decisions. This term is frequently associated with the wisdom of God and the understanding granted to individuals who seek divine guidance.

In the Old Testament, תָּבוּן is often found in the context of wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, where it underscores the value of insight and discernment. For example, Proverbs 2:3-5 (BSB) highlights the pursuit of wisdom and understanding: "if you indeed call out for insight and lift up your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God."

The term also appears in contexts where the lack of understanding leads to folly or poor judgment, emphasizing the contrast between wisdom and foolishness. The use of תָּבוּן in the Hebrew Bible underscores the belief that true understanding is a gift from God, essential for righteous living and effective leadership.

Forms and Transliterations

בִּתְבוּנָ֑ה בִּתְבוּנָ֥ה בִּתְבוּנָֽה׃ בתבונה בתבונה׃ הַתְּבוּנָה֙ התבונה וּ֝בִתְבוּנָ֗ה וּ֝בִתְבוּנָתֹ֗ו וּ֝תְבוּנָ֗ה וּבִתְבוּנ֖וֹת וּבִתְבוּנָ֣תְךָ֔ וּבִתְבוּנָ֥ה וּבִתְבוּנָת֖וֹ וּתְבוּנָ֖ה וּתְבוּנָֽה׃ וּתְבוּנָה֙ ובתבונה ובתבונות ובתבונתו ובתבונתך ותבונה ותבונה׃ כִּתְבוּנָם֙ כתבונם לִ֝תְבוּנָת֗וֹ לִ֝תְבוּנָתִ֗י לִתְבוּנָתֽוֹ׃ לַ֝תְּבוּנָ֗ה לַתְּבוּנָֽה׃ לתבונה לתבונה׃ לתבונתו לתבונתו׃ לתבונתי תְּ֝בוּנָ֗ה תְּ֭בוּנוֹת תְּב֥וּנֹֽתֵיכֶ֑ם תְּבוּנ֖וֹת תְּבוּנ֣וֹת תְּבוּנָ֑ה תְּבוּנָ֖ה תְּבוּנָ֣ה תְּבוּנָ֥ה תְּבוּנָֽה׃ תְבוּנָה֮ תְבוּנֽוֹת׃ תבונה תבונה׃ תבונות תבונות׃ תבונתיכם biṯ·ḇū·nāh biṯḇūnāh bitvuNah hat·tə·ḇū·nāh hattəḇūnāh hattevuNah kiṯ·ḇū·nām kiṯḇūnām kitvuNam lat·tə·ḇū·nāh lattəḇūnāh lattevuNah liṯ·ḇū·nā·ṯî liṯ·ḇū·nā·ṯōw liṯḇūnāṯî liṯḇūnāṯōw litvunaTi litvunaTo tə·ḇū·nāh ṯə·ḇū·nāh tə·ḇū·nō·ṯê·ḵem tə·ḇū·nō·wṯ ṯə·ḇū·nō·wṯ təḇūnāh ṯəḇūnāh təḇūnōṯêḵem təḇūnōwṯ ṯəḇūnōwṯ tevuNah tevuNot teVunoteiChem ū·ḇiṯ·ḇū·nā·ṯə·ḵā ū·ḇiṯ·ḇū·nā·ṯōw ū·ḇiṯ·ḇū·nāh ū·ḇiṯ·ḇū·nō·wṯ ū·ṯə·ḇū·nāh ūḇiṯḇūnāh ūḇiṯḇūnāṯəḵā ūḇiṯḇūnāṯōw ūḇiṯḇūnōwṯ ūṯəḇūnāh utevuNah uvitvuNah uvitvuNatecha uvitvunaTo uvitvuNot

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 31:3
HEB: אֱלֹהִ֑ים בְּחָכְמָ֛ה וּבִתְבוּנָ֥ה וּבְדַ֖עַת וּבְכָל־
NAS: in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge,
KJV: in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge,
INT: of God wisdom understanding knowledge all

Exodus 35:31
HEB: אֱלֹהִ֑ים בְּחָכְמָ֛ה בִּתְבוּנָ֥ה וּבְדַ֖עַת וּבְכָל־
NAS: in wisdom, in understanding and in knowledge
KJV: in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge,
INT: of God wisdom understanding knowledge all

Exodus 36:1
HEB: יְהוָ֜ה חָכְמָ֤ה וּתְבוּנָה֙ בָּהֵ֔מָּה לָדַ֣עַת
NAS: skill and understanding to know
KJV: wisdom and understanding to know
INT: the LORD skill and understanding whom to know

Deuteronomy 32:28
HEB: וְאֵ֥ין בָּהֶ֖ם תְּבוּנָֽה׃
NAS: And there is no understanding in them.
KJV: of counsel, neither [is there any] understanding in them.
INT: like and there understanding

1 Kings 4:29
HEB: חָכְמָ֧ה לִשְׁלֹמֹ֛ה וּתְבוּנָ֖ה הַרְבֵּ֣ה מְאֹ֑ד
NAS: great discernment and breadth
KJV: wisdom and understanding exceeding
INT: wisdom Solomon discernment great and very

1 Kings 7:14
HEB: הַחָכְמָ֤ה וְאֶת־ הַתְּבוּנָה֙ וְאֶת־ הַדַּ֔עַת
NAS: with wisdom and understanding and skill
KJV: with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning
INT: was filled wisdom and understanding and skill doing

Job 12:12
HEB: וְאֹ֖רֶךְ יָמִ֣ים תְּבוּנָֽה׃
NAS: [With] long life is understanding.
KJV: and in length of days understanding.
INT: long life is understanding

Job 12:13
HEB: ל֝֗וֹ עֵצָ֥ה וּתְבוּנָֽה׃
NAS: To Him belong counsel and understanding.
KJV: he hath counsel and understanding.
INT: and might counsel and understanding

Job 26:12
HEB: [וּבִתוּבְנָתֹו כ] (וּ֝בִתְבוּנָתֹ֗ו ק) מָ֣חַץ
NAS: with His power, And by His understanding He shattered
KJV: with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth
INT: quieted the sea fruit shattered Rahab

Job 32:11
HEB: אָ֭זִין עַד־ תְּב֥וּנֹֽתֵיכֶ֑ם עַֽד־ תַּחְקְר֥וּן
NAS: I listened to your reasonings, While
KJV: I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out
INT: listened While to your reasonings While pondered

Psalm 49:3
HEB: וְהָג֖וּת לִבִּ֣י תְבוּנֽוֹת׃
NAS: of my heart [will be] understanding.
KJV: of my heart [shall be] of understanding.
INT: and the meditation of my heart understanding

Psalm 78:72
HEB: כְּתֹ֣ם לְבָב֑וֹ וּבִתְבוּנ֖וֹת כַּפָּ֣יו יַנְחֵֽם׃
NAS: And guided them with his skillful hands.
KJV: and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.
INT: to the integrity of his heart his skillful hands and guided

Psalm 136:5
HEB: לְעֹשֵׂ֣ה הַ֭שָּׁמַיִם בִּתְבוּנָ֑ה כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם
NAS: the heavens with skill, For His lovingkindness
KJV: To him that by wisdom made
INT: made the heavens skill for is everlasting

Psalm 147:5
HEB: וְרַב־ כֹּ֑חַ לִ֝תְבוּנָת֗וֹ אֵ֣ין מִסְפָּֽר׃
NAS: in strength; His understanding is infinite.
KJV: power: his understanding [is] infinite.
INT: and abundant strength his understanding else infinite

Proverbs 2:2
HEB: תַּטֶּ֥ה לִ֝בְּךָ֗ לַתְּבוּנָֽה׃
NAS: Incline your heart to understanding;
KJV: thine heart to understanding;
INT: Incline your heart to understanding

Proverbs 2:3
HEB: לַבִּינָ֣ה תִקְרָ֑א לַ֝תְּבוּנָ֗ה תִּתֵּ֥ן קוֹלֶֽךָ׃
NAS: Lift your voice for understanding;
KJV: thy voice for understanding;
INT: discernment cry understanding Lift your voice

Proverbs 2:6
HEB: מִ֝פִּ֗יו דַּ֣עַת וּתְבוּנָֽה׃
NAS: [come] knowledge and understanding.
KJV: [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
INT: his mouth knowledge and understanding

Proverbs 2:11
HEB: תִּשְׁמֹ֥ר עָלֶ֗יךָ תְּבוּנָ֥ה תִנְצְרֶֽכָּה׃
NAS: will guard you, Understanding will watch
KJV: shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep
INT: will guard and Understanding will watch

Proverbs 3:13
HEB: וְ֝אָדָ֗ם יָפִ֥יק תְּבוּנָֽה׃
NAS: And the man who gains understanding.
KJV: [that] getteth understanding.
INT: and the man gains understanding

Proverbs 3:19
HEB: כּוֹנֵ֥ן שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם בִּתְבוּנָֽה׃
NAS: the earth, By understanding He established
KJV: the earth; by understanding hath he established
INT: established the heavens understanding

Proverbs 5:1
HEB: לְחָכְמָתִ֣י הַקְשִׁ֑יבָה לִ֝תְבוּנָתִ֗י הַט־ אָזְנֶֽךָ׃
NAS: Incline your ear to my understanding;
KJV: thine ear to my understanding:
INT: to my wisdom give to my understanding Incline your ear

Proverbs 8:1
HEB: חָכְמָ֥ה תִקְרָ֑א וּ֝תְבוּנָ֗ה תִּתֵּ֥ן קוֹלָֽהּ׃
NAS: call, And understanding lift
KJV: cry? and understanding put forth
INT: wisdom call and understanding lift aloud

Proverbs 10:23
HEB: וְ֝חָכְמָ֗ה לְאִ֣ישׁ תְּבוּנָֽה׃
NAS: to a man of understanding.
KJV: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
INT: wisdom to a man of understanding

Proverbs 11:12
HEB: לֵ֑ב וְאִ֖ישׁ תְּבוּנ֣וֹת יַחֲרִֽישׁ׃
NAS: But a man of understanding keeps silent.
KJV: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
INT: sense A man of understanding keeps

Proverbs 14:29
HEB: אַ֭פַּיִם רַב־ תְּבוּנָ֑ה וּקְצַר־ ר֝֗וּחַ
NAS: has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered
KJV: [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty
INT: to anger has great understanding who of spirit

42 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8394
42 Occurrences

biṯ·ḇū·nāh — 4 Occ.
hat·tə·ḇū·nāh — 1 Occ.
kiṯ·ḇū·nām — 1 Occ.
lat·tə·ḇū·nāh — 2 Occ.
liṯ·ḇū·nā·ṯî — 1 Occ.
liṯ·ḇū·nā·ṯōw — 2 Occ.
tə·ḇū·nāh — 13 Occ.
ṯə·ḇū·nō·wṯ — 4 Occ.
tə·ḇū·nō·ṯê·ḵem — 1 Occ.
ū·ṯə·ḇū·nāh — 6 Occ.
ū·ḇiṯ·ḇū·nāh — 2 Occ.
ū·ḇiṯ·ḇū·nā·ṯə·ḵā — 1 Occ.
ū·ḇiṯ·ḇū·nā·ṯōw — 3 Occ.
ū·ḇiṯ·ḇū·nō·wṯ — 1 Occ.