חֶשְׁבּוֹן
chesh.bonexplanationHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine3 occurrences1 book3 verses
Definition
from H2803; properly, contrivance; by implication, intelligence
Traditional renderings: account, device, reason.
Traditional renderings: account, device, reason.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Ecclesiastes 7:25וְחֶשְׁבּ֑וֹן · and explanationsI directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and explanations, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the folly of madness.
- Ecclesiastes 7:27חֶשְׁבּֽוֹן׃ · an explanation“Behold,” says the Teacher, “I have discovered this by adding one thing to another to find an explanation.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10וְחֶשְׁבּוֹן֙ · or planningWhatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.