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The meaning of דַּעַת

Understanding daʻath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

cunning, (ig-) norantly, know(-ledge), (un-) awares (wittingly). - knowledge 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, ski...

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דַּעַת

Phoneticdah'-ath
Transliterationdaʻath
Grammar Code
H:N
Hebrew Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cunning, (ig-) norantly, know(-ledge), (un-) awares (wittingly). - knowledge 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, skill 1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

88 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 2:17

But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.

Word: דַּעַת (daʻath)
Numbers 24:16

He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:

Word: דַּעַת (daʻath)
1 Kings 7:14

He was a widow’s son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work.

Word: דַּעַת (daʻath)
Psalms 119:66

Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

Word: דַּעַת (daʻath)
Ecclesiastes 2:26

For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.

Word: דַּעַת (daʻath)

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