8454. tushiyyah

Lexicon

tushiyyah: Wisdom, sound knowledge, success, resourcefulness

Original Word: תּוּשִׁיָּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: tuwshiyah
Pronunciation: too-shee-yah
Phonetic Spelling: (too-shee-yaw')
Definition: Wisdom, sound knowledge, success, resourcefulness
Meaning: support, ability, help, an undertaking, understanding

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

foreigner, inhabitant, sojourner, stranger

Or tushiyah { too-shee-yaw'}; from an unused root probably meaning to substantiate; support or (by implication) ability, i.e. (direct) help, (in purpose) an undertaking, (intellectual) understanding -- enterprise, that which (thing as it) is, substance, (sound) wisdom, working.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
sound, efficient wisdom, abiding success
NASB Translation
deliverance (1), helpful insight (1), sound wisdom (7), success (1), wisdom (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

תּוּשִׁיָּה noun feminine sound, efficient wisdom, abiding success (on derivation, see above; according to Fl De proposes advancement, or mental aptitude that advances: for the form, compare תּוּגָה and תַּאֲנִיָה; Sta^{§ 262}), a technical term of the Wisdom Literature; —

a. sound, efficient wisdom Isaiah 28:29 (of ׳י) הפליא עצח חגדיל תושׁיה; Proverbs 3:21 זּמְזִמָּה ׳נְצֹר תּ; Proverbs 8:14 (Wisdom speaks) ׳לִי עֵצָה ות; Proverbs 18:1 יִתְגַּלָּ֑ע ׳לכל תּ; Job 11:6 (of ׳י: see Di), Job 12:6 ׳עִמּוֺ עֹז ות; Job 26:3 לָרֹב ׳ות הוֺדָ֑˜עתָּ ("" יָעַצְתָּ לְלֹא חָכְמָה

b. of the effect of sound wisdom, abiding success (for the combination of meanings, compare הִשְׂכִּיל to shew wisdom. and also to achieve success). Job 5:12 ולא תעשׂינה ׳ידיהם ת do not achieve abiding success; Job 6:13 and abiding success ("" עַזְרָתִי) is driven from me; Proverbs 2:7 ׳יִצְמֹּן לַיִשָׁרִים ת; Micah 6:9 ותושׁיה יראה שֹׁמך, i.e (si vera lectio) he that seeth (heedeth) thy name is well-advised (Ges^{§ 155}, 2 b3; Dav:§ 29 e). — תֻּשִׁיָה Job 30:22, see sub. שׁוא.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָשָׁה (yashah), which means to save or deliver.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G227 (alētheia): Truth, often associated with divine truth and reality.
• G803 (asphalēs): Certain, secure, often used in the context of assurance or reliability.
• G996 (boulē): Counsel, purpose, often referring to divine counsel or plan.
• G1012 (boulēma): Purpose, intention, often used in the context of God's will or plan.
• G1872 (epiboulē): Plot, scheme, often used in the context of human plans or intentions.
• G2479 (ischus): Strength, might, often used to describe physical or spiritual strength.
• G2540 (kairos): Appointed time, season, often used to describe God's timing or opportunity.
• G4991 (sōtēria): Salvation, deliverance, often used in the context of spiritual salvation through Christ.

In summary, "tushiyyah" is a multifaceted Hebrew term that embodies the concept of divine wisdom and understanding, providing believers with the necessary support and guidance for righteous living. It is closely related to the Greek concepts of truth, counsel, strength, and salvation, highlighting its integral role in the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word "tushiyyah" appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often associated with wisdom and understanding. It is used to describe the practical and moral insight that comes from God, which provides guidance and support in life.

Context: • Occurrences in Scripture: The term "tushiyyah" is found in several passages, notably in the wisdom literature of the Old Testament. It is frequently used in the Book of Proverbs, where it is associated with divine wisdom and understanding that leads to righteous living.
• Proverbs 2:7 (BSB): "He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity."
• Proverbs 3:21 (BSB): "My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment."
• Proverbs 8:14 (BSB): "Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength."
• Theological Significance: In the biblical context, "tushiyyah" is more than mere intellectual knowledge; it is a profound, God-given insight that enables individuals to navigate life wisely and righteously. It is often linked with moral integrity and the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom.
• Practical Application: The concept of "tushiyyah" encourages believers to seek divine wisdom and understanding in their daily lives. It underscores the importance of aligning one's actions with God's will and relying on His guidance for support and help in all undertakings.

Forms and Transliterations

וְ֝תֻשִׁיָּ֗ה וְ֝תוּשִׁיָּ֗ה וְתֽוּשִׁיָּ֑ה וְתוּשִׁיָּ֑ה וְתוּשִׁיָּ֖ה ותושיה ותשיה לְֽת֫וּשִׁיָּ֥ה לתושיה תֻּ֝שִׁיָּ֗ה תּ֝וּשִׁיָּ֗ה תּוּשִׁיָּ֑ה תּוּשִׁיָּֽה׃ תושיה תושיה׃ תשיה lə·ṯū·šî·yāh leTushiYah ləṯūšîyāh tu·šî·yāh tū·šî·yāh tushiYah tušîyāh tūšîyāh vetushiYah wə·ṯu·šî·yāh wə·ṯū·šî·yāh wəṯušîyāh wəṯūšîyāh

Englishman's Concordance

Job 5:12
HEB: תַעֲשֶׂ֥ינָה יְ֝דֵיהֶ֗ם תּוּשִׁיָּֽה׃
NAS: cannot attain success.
KJV: cannot perform [their] enterprise.
INT: attain their hands success

Job 6:13
HEB: עֶזְרָתִ֣י בִ֑י וְ֝תֻשִׁיָּ֗ה נִדְּחָ֥ה מִמֶּֽנִּי׃
NAS: Is it that my help is not within me, And that deliverance is driven
KJV: [Is] not my help in me? and is wisdom driven quite
INT: is not my help deliverance is driven For

Job 11:6
HEB: כִּֽי־ כִפְלַ֪יִם לְֽת֫וּשִׁיָּ֥ה וְדַ֡ע כִּֽי־
NAS: of wisdom! For sound wisdom has two sides.
KJV: that [they are] double to that which is! Know
INT: for has two sound Know for

Job 12:16
HEB: עִ֭מּוֹ עֹ֣ז וְתֽוּשִׁיָּ֑ה ל֝֗וֹ שֹׁגֵ֥ג
NAS: With Him are strength and sound wisdom, The misled
KJV: With him [is] strength and wisdom: the deceived
INT: with are strength and sound the misled and the misleader

Job 26:3
HEB: לְלֹ֣א חָכְמָ֑ה וְ֝תוּשִׁיָּ֗ה לָרֹ֥ב הוֹדָֽעְתָּ׃
NAS: wisdom! What helpful insight you have abundantly
KJV: declared the thing as it is?
INT: to without wisdom helpful have abundantly provided

Proverbs 2:7
HEB: ק) לַ֭יְשָׁרִים תּוּשִׁיָּ֑ה מָ֝גֵ֗ן לְהֹ֣לְכֵי
NAS: He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
KJV: He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous:
INT: reserve the upright sound a shield walk

Proverbs 3:21
HEB: מֵעֵינֶ֑יךָ נְצֹ֥ר תֻּ֝שִׁיָּ֗ה וּמְזִמָּֽה׃
NAS: Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
KJV: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
INT: your sight Keep sound and discretion

Proverbs 8:14
HEB: לִֽי־ עֵ֭צָה וְתוּשִׁיָּ֑ה אֲנִ֥י בִ֝ינָ֗ה
NAS: Counsel is mine and sound wisdom; I am understanding,
KJV: Counsel [is] mine, and sound wisdom: I [am] understanding;
INT: Counsel and sound I am understanding

Proverbs 18:1
HEB: נִפְרָ֑ד בְּכָל־ תּ֝וּשִׁיָּ֗ה יִתְגַּלָּֽע׃
NAS: He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
KJV: [and] intermeddleth with all wisdom.
INT: separates all sound quarrels

Isaiah 28:29
HEB: עֵצָ֔ה הִגְדִּ֖יל תּוּשִׁיָּֽה׃ ס
NAS: wonderful and [His] wisdom great.
KJV: [and] excellent in working.
INT: counsel great and wisdom

Micah 6:9
HEB: לָעִ֣יר יִקְרָ֔א וְתוּשִׁיָּ֖ה יִרְאֶ֣ה שְׁמֶ֑ךָ
NAS: to the city-- And it is sound wisdom to fear
KJV: unto the city, and [the man of] wisdom shall see
INT: to the city will call wisdom to fear your name

11 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8454
11 Occurrences

lə·ṯū·šî·yāh — 1 Occ.
tū·šî·yāh — 5 Occ.
wə·ṯu·šî·yāh — 5 Occ.