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The concept of "understood" in the Bible often relates to the comprehension of God's will, His laws, and the spiritual truths revealed through Scripture. Understanding is a gift from God, enabling believers to discern His purposes and live according to His commandments.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, understanding is frequently associated with wisdom and knowledge. Proverbs 2:6 states, "For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding." This verse highlights that true understanding is divinely bestowed and is integral to living a life that honors God. The Hebrew word for understanding, "biynah," often implies discernment and insight, which are necessary for making righteous decisions.

The Book of Daniel provides a narrative example of understanding as a divine gift. Daniel 1:17 notes, "To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and wisdom." Daniel's ability to interpret dreams and visions was a direct result of God's endowment of understanding, demonstrating that such comprehension is beyond human capability without divine intervention.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, understanding is crucial for grasping the teachings of Jesus and the mysteries of the Kingdom of God. Jesus often spoke in parables, which required spiritual insight to comprehend. In Matthew 13:13 , Jesus explains, "This is why I speak to them in parables: 'Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.'" Here, understanding is linked to spiritual perception, which is necessary for recognizing the truths of the Gospel.

The Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of understanding in the life of a believer. In Ephesians 1:17-18 , he prays, "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints." Paul underscores that understanding is not merely intellectual but involves the heart, leading to a deeper relationship with God.

Practical Implications

Understanding in the biblical sense is not just about acquiring information but involves applying God's truths to one's life. James 1:5 encourages believers to seek understanding from God: "Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." This promise assures believers that God is willing to provide the understanding needed to navigate life's challenges.

Furthermore, understanding is essential for unity within the body of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 1:10 , Paul urges, "I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction." A shared understanding of doctrine and purpose fosters harmony and strengthens the church's witness to the world.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not explicitly define "understood," the concept is woven throughout Scripture as a vital component of faith and obedience. Understanding is portrayed as a divine gift that enables believers to know God more fully, apply His Word to their lives, and live in harmony with others. Through prayer and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, believers are encouraged to seek and cultivate this understanding, which is foundational to a vibrant and effective Christian life.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (imp. & p. p.) of Understand.

2. (v.) imp. & p. p. of Understand.

Greek

2154. eusemos -- clear
... easy to be understood. From eu and the base of semaino; well indicated, ie
(figuratively) significant -- easy to be understood. see GREEK eu. see GREEK semaino. ...
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4920. suniemi -- to set together, fig. to understand
... to understand NASB Word Usage gained...insight (1), understand (17), understanding
(1), understands (2), understood (5). understand, be wise. ...
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1921. epiginosko -- to know exactly, to recognize
... learned (3), perceiving (1), realized (1), recognize (5), recognized (6), recognizing
(1), take note (1), taking note (1), understand (3), understood (1), well ...
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1097. ginosko -- to come to know, recognize, perceive
... 2), put (1), realize (3), recognize (7), recognized (1), recognizing (1), sure
(4), take notice (1), unaware* (2), understand (11), understood (6), virgin* (1 ...
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4793. sugkrino -- to combine, compare
... Positively, 4793 ("closely compare") means grasping truths as they are ""
into one entity, ie where each is understood (, 1 Cor 2:14). ...
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833. aule -- a courtyard, a court
... Spelling: (ow-lay') Short Definition: court-yard, fore-court, palace, house Definition:
court-yard, fore-court, sheep-fold; but it may be understood as: palace ...
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1421. dusermeneutos -- hard of interpretation
... dusermeneutos Phonetic Spelling: (doos-er-mane'-yoo-tos) Short Definition: difficult
to interpret Definition: difficult to interpret, hard to be understood. ...
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423. anepilemptos -- without reproach
... Here the person (accuser) trying to seize someone's character by unjustified censure
is shown to be groundless, ie when the matter is understood in its . ...
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3539. noeo -- to perceive, think
... Word Origin from nous Definition to perceive, think NASB Word Usage consider (1),
perceive (1), see (1), think (1), understand (9), understood (1). ...
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1824. exautes -- at once, forthwith
... From ek and the genitive case singular feminine of autos (hora being understood);
from that hour, ie Instantly -- by and by, immediately, presently, straightway ...
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Strong's Hebrew

998. binah -- an understanding
... an understanding NASB Word Usage clearly (1), consideration (1), discernment (3),
truth (1), understand (1), understanding (29), understands (1), understood (1 ...
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8085. shama -- to hear
... 1), sounded (1), summon (2), summoned (2), surely hear (1), surely heard (1), truly
obey (1), understand (7), understanding (1), understood (1), witness (1). ...
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3045. yada -- to know
... notice (1), taught (2), teach (6), tell (3), tells (1), took notice (1), unaware*
(1), unawares* (1), understand (10), understands (1), understood (3), unknown ...
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4420. melechah -- saltiness, barrenness
... From malach (in its denominative sense); properly, salted (ie Land ('erets being
understood)), ie A desert -- barren land(-ness), salt (land). ...
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995. bin -- to discern
... your attention (1), understand (35), understanding (14), understanding and he will
gain (1), understanding and discerning (1), understands (6), understood (7). ...
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7919a. sakal -- to be prudent
... 2), show discernment (1), showed (1), showing intelligence (1), succeed (1), understand
(4), understanding (2), understands (2), understood (1), wisdom (1 ...
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Library

When I Understood this State of Things, I was Greatly Provoked...
... Section 13. When I understood this state of things, I was greatly provoked?
13. When I understood this state of things, I was ...
/.../josephus/the life of flavius josephus/section 13 when i understood.htm

For as Soon as He Understood that the Ignorant Multitudes were ...
... Pronounced on the thirtieth anniversary of his reign. Chapter VIII. For as soon
as he understood that the ignorant multitudes were inspired with a vain? ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter viii for as soon.htm

All are Sometimes Understood in one Person.
... The fifteen books of aurelius augustinus, Bishop of Hippo, on the TrinityBook
I. Chapter 9."All are Sometimes Understood in One Person. ...
/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 9 all are sometimes understood.htm

John is Rather to be Understood of Our Perfect Likeness with the ...
... Book XIV. Chapter 19."John is Rather to Be Understood of Our Perfect Likeness with
the Trinity in Life Eternal. Wisdom is Perfected in Happiness. 25. ...
/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 19 john is rather to.htm

Unless the Scriptures be Understood through God's Great Grace, God ...
... Chapter XCII."Unless the scriptures be understood through God's great grace, God
will not appear to have taught always the same righteousness. ...
/.../chapter xcii unless the scriptures be.htm

Who May be Understood as Given to Christ.
... A Treatise on rebuke and grace, Chapter 21."Who May Be Understood as Given
to Christ. Those, then, were of the multitude of the ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 21 who may be understood.htm

He Very Easily Understood the Liberal Arts and the Categories of ...
... Book IV. Chapter XVI."He Very Easily Understood the Liberal Arts and
the Categories of Aristotle, But Without True Fruit. 28. ...
/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter xvi he very easily understood.htm

That the Romans Should have Understood that Gods who Desired to be ...
... Chapter 13."That the Romans Should Have Understood that Gods Who Desired to Be
Worshipped in Licentious Entertainments Were Unworthy of Divine Honor. ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 13 that the romans should.htm

Restoration of Nature Understood by Pelagius as Forgiveness of ...
... A Treatise on the grace of christ, and on original sin, Chapter 41."Restoration
of Nature Understood by Pelagius as Forgiveness of Sins. ...
/.../anti-pelagian writings/chapter 41 restoration of nature understood.htm

If Celsus, Indeed, had Understood Our Teaching Regarding the ...
... Chapter LXX. If Celsus, indeed, had understood our teaching regarding
the Spirit of God? If Celsus, indeed, had understood our ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter lxx if celsus indeed.htm

Thesaurus

Understood (63 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Understood (63 Occurrences). ... Matthew 17:13 Then the
disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptizer. ...
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Lamb (124 Occurrences)
... It has been generally understood as referring to the prophetic language of Jeremiah
11:19, and Isaiah 53:7. 1. Sacrificial Sense of the Term: It is far more ...
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Image (126 Occurrences)
... The following are some of the questions that arise: (1) Is there any
distinction to be understood between "image" and "likeness"? ...
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Feared (134 Occurrences)
... heard him gladly. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV NIV). Mark 9:32 But they understood
not the saying, and feared to ask him. (DBY). Mark 11 ...
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Rabshakeh (15 Occurrences)
... Then the officers of the king replied, requesting him to speak in the Syrian
language-which they understood, and not in the Jews' language which the people on ...
/r/rabshakeh.htm - 14k

Ape
... kapi", which is referred to the root kap, kamp, "to tremble"; but the question of
the source of these imports depends upon what is understood by TARSHISH and ...
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Spake (704 Occurrences)
... Matthew 17:13 Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the
Baptist. ... Luke 2:50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. ...
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Perceived (57 Occurrences)
... Luke 9:45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they
perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying. (KJV WBS). ...
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Aramaic (12 Occurrences)
... even if it stood alone, would prove that Aramaic, "the Syriac language," was so
different from Hebrew, "the Jews' language," that it was not understood by the ...
/a/aramaic.htm - 31k

Isaac (127 Occurrences)
... maintains that all proper names beginning with yodh prefixed to the root are really
pure imperfects, ie verbal forms with some subject to be understood if not ...
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Resources

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Understood (63 Occurrences)

Matthew 13:51
Jesus said to them, "Have you understood all these things?" They answered him, "Yes, Lord."
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 16:12
Then they understood that he didn't tell them to beware of the yeast of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
(WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 17:13
Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptizer.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 21:45
When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he spoke about them.
(See NAS)

Matthew 26:10
When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.
(KJV WBS)

Mark 2:1
And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was understood that he was in the house.
(WBS)

Mark 6:52
for they hadn't understood about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.
(WEB ASV DBY YLT NIV)

Mark 9:32
But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Mark 12:12
They tried to seize him, but they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spoke the parable against them. They left him, and went away.
(See NAS)

Luke 2:50
And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Luke 9:45
But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Luke 18:34
They understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they didn't understand the things that were said.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)

Luke 20:19
The chief priests and the scribes sought to lay hands on him that very hour, but they feared the people-for they knew he had spoken this parable against them.
(See NAS)

John 1:5
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn't overcome it.
(See NIV)

John 8:27
They understood not that he spake to them of the Father.
(KJV WBS)

John 10:6
This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
(KJV ASV WBS)

John 12:16
These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
(KJV ASV WBS)

John 13:28
But why He said this no one else at the table understood.
(WEY NIV)

John 17:8
for the words which you have given me I have given to them, and they received them, and knew for sure that I came forth from you, and they have believed that you sent me.
(See NAS)

John 20:9
For until now they had not understood the inspired teaching, that He must rise again from among the dead.
(WEY)

Acts 4:13
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.
(See NAS)

Acts 7:25
He supposed that his brothers understood that God, by his hand, was giving them deliverance; but they didn't understand.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)

Acts 23:27
This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman.
(KJV WBS)

Acts 23:34
When the governor had read it, he asked what province he was from. When he understood that he was from Cilicia, he said,
(WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT)

Romans 1:20
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
(KJV WBS YLT NAS NIV)

1 Corinthians 2:8
which none of the rulers of this world has known. For had they known it, they wouldn't have crucified the Lord of glory.
(See NAS RSV NIV)

1 Corinthians 13:11
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
(KJV WBS)

1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, even as I was also fully known.
(See RSV)

1 Corinthians 14:9
So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.
(KJV ASV WBS YLT)

2 Corinthians 1:14
as also you acknowledged us in part, that we are your boasting, even as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.
(See RSV NIV)

Colossians 1:6
which has come to you; even as it is in all the world and is bearing fruit and growing, as it does in you also, since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth;
(See NAS RSV NIV)

2 Peter 3:16
As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Genesis 42:23
They didn't know that Joseph understood them; for there was an interpreter between them.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)

Deuteronomy 32:29
Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS)

1 Samuel 4:6
When the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, "What does the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews mean?" They understood that the ark of Yahweh had come into the camp.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS)

1 Samuel 26:4
David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul had certainly come.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)

2 Samuel 3:37
So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to kill Abner the son of Ner.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)

1 Chronicles 12:32
And of the children of Issachar, men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.
(See NAS NIV)

1 Chronicles 15:22
Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was over the song: he instructed about the song, because he was skillful.
(See RSV)

Nehemiah 6:12
I discerned, and behold, God had not sent him; but he pronounced this prophecy against me: and Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
(See RSV)

Nehemiah 8:8
They read in the book, in the law of God, distinctly; and they gave the sense, so that they understood the reading.
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Nehemiah 8:12
All the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Nehemiah 13:7
and I came to Jerusalem, and understood the evil that Eliashib had done for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Esther 1:13
Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times, (for it was the king's custom to consult those who knew law and judgment;
(See NAS NIV)

Job 13:1
"Behold, my eye has seen all this. My ear has heard and understood it.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Job 28:23
God hath understood its way, And He hath known its place.
(YLT)

Job 38:18
Thou hast understanding, Even unto the broad places of earth! Declare -- if thou hast known it all.
(See NAS)

Job 42:3
Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Psalms 53:2
God looks down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there are any who understood, who seek after God.
(WEB)

Psalms 73:17
Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
(KJV DBY WBS NIV)

Psalms 81:5
This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.
(KJV WBS)

Psalms 106:7
Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea.
(KJV ASV WBS)

Isaiah 1:3
An ox hath known its owner, And an ass the crib of its master, Israel hath not known, My people hath not understood.
(YLT)

Isaiah 33:19
Thou shalt no more see the fierce people, a people of a deeper speech than thou canst comprehend, of a stammering tongue that cannot be understood.
(DBY YLT)

Isaiah 40:21
Haven't you known? Haven't you heard, yet? Haven't you been told from the beginning? Haven't you understood from the foundations of the earth?
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Isaiah 44:18
They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.
(KJV WBS)

Isaiah 52:15
So doth he sprinkle many nations. Concerning him kings shut their mouth, For that which was not recounted to them they have seen, And that which they had not heard they have understood!
(YLT)

Daniel 1:17
As to these four lads, God hath given to them knowledge and understanding in every 'kind of' literature, and wisdom; and Daniel hath given instruction about every 'kind of' vision and dreams.
(See NAS)

Daniel 8:27
I, Daniel, fainted, and was sick certain days; then I rose up, and did the king's business: and I wondered at the vision, but none understood it.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Daniel 9:2
in the first year of his reign I, Daniel, understood by the books the number of the years about which the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah the prophet, for the accomplishing of the desolations of Jerusalem, even seventy years.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NIV)

Daniel 10:1
In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, even a great warfare: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)

Daniel 12:8
And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Micah 4:12
They have not known the thoughts of Jehovah, Nor have they understood His counsel, For He hath gathered them as a sheaf 'into' a threshing-floor.
(YLT)

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