תְּבוּנָה
ta.vu.nahunderstandingHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine42 occurrences11 books42 verses
Definition
and (feminine) תְּבוּנָה; or תּוֹבֻנָה; from H995; intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
Traditional renderings: discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom.
Traditional renderings: discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders תְּבוּנָה:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
42 total
- Exodus 31:3וּבִתְבוּנָ֥ה · abilityAnd I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
- Exodus 35:31בִּתְבוּנָ֥ה · abilityAnd He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
- Exodus 36:1וּתְבוּנָה֙ · and ability“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.”
- Deuteronomy 32:28תְּבוּנָֽה׃ · understandingIsrael is a nation devoid of counsel, with no understanding among them.
- 1 Kings 4:29וּתְבוּנָ֖ה · insightAnd God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.
- 1 Kings 7:14הַתְּבוּנָה֙ · understandingHe 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.
- Job 12:12תְּבוּנָֽה׃ · and understandingWisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.
- Job 12:13וּתְבוּנָֽה׃ · and understanding are HisWisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.
- Job 26:12וּבִתוּבְנָתוֹ · by His understandingBy His power He stirred the sea; by His understanding He shattered Rahab.
- Job 32:11תְּב֥וּנֹֽתֵיכֶ֑ם · your reasoningIndeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,
- Psalm 49:3תְבוּנֽוֹת׃ · will bring understandingMy mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
- Psalm 78:72וּבִתְבוּנ֖וֹת · with skillfulSo David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands.
- Psalm 136:5בִּתְבוּנָ֑ה · By His insightBy His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.
- Psalm 147:5לִ֝תְבוּנָת֗וֹ · His understandingGreat is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.
- Proverbs 2:2לַתְּבוּנָֽה׃ · to understanding…if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,
- Proverbs 2:3לַ֝תְּבוּנָ֗ה · to understanding…if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,
- Proverbs 2:6וּתְבוּנָֽה׃ · and understandingFor the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
- Proverbs 2:11תְּבוּנָ֥ה · and understandingDiscretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,
- Proverbs 3:13תְּבוּנָֽה׃ · understandingBlessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
- Proverbs 3:19בִּתְבוּנָֽה׃ · by understandingThe LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.
- Proverbs 5:1לִ֝תְבוּנָתִ֗י · to my insightMy son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight,
- Proverbs 8:1וּ֝תְבוּנָ֗ה · and understandingDoes not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice?
- Proverbs 10:23תְּבוּנָֽה׃ · of understandingThe fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
- Proverbs 11:12תְּבוּנ֣וֹת · of understandingWhoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
- Proverbs 14:29תְּבוּנָ֑ה · understandingA patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
- Proverbs 15:21תְּ֝בוּנָ֗ה · of understandingFolly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
- Proverbs 17:27תְּבוּנָֽה׃ · of understandingA man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
- Proverbs 18:2בִּתְבוּנָ֑ה · in understandingA fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
- Proverbs 19:8תְּ֝בוּנָ֗ה · understandingHe who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
- Proverbs 20:5תְּבוּנָ֣ה · of understandingThe intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
- Proverbs 21:30תְּבוּנָ֑ה · understandingThere is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
- Proverbs 24:3וּ֝בִתְבוּנָ֗ה · and by understandingBy wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;
- Proverbs 28:16תְּ֭בוּנוֹת · judgmentA leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
- Isaiah 40:14תְּבוּנ֖וֹת · of understandingWhom 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?
- Isaiah 40:28לִתְבוּנָתֽוֹ׃ · His understandingDo 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.
- Isaiah 44:19תְבוּנָה֮ · or insightAnd 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?”
- Jeremiah 10:12וּבִתְבוּנָת֖וֹ · by His understandingThe LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
- Jeremiah 51:15וּבִתְבוּנָת֖וֹ · by His understandingThe LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
- Ezekiel 28:4וּבִתְבוּנָ֣תְךָ֔ · and understandingBy your wisdom and understanding you have gained your wealth and amassed gold and silver for your treasuries.
- Hosea 13:2כִּתְבוּנָם֙ · skillfully madeNow they sin more and more and make for themselves cast images, idols skillfully made from their silver, all of them the work of craftsmen. People say of them, “They offer human sacrifice and kiss the calves!”
- Obadiah 1:7תְּבוּנָ֖ה · awarenessAll 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.
- Obadiah 1:8וּתְבוּנָ֖ה · and the men of understandingIn that day, declares the LORD, will I not destroy the wise men of Edom and the men of understanding in the mountains of Esau?