The meaning of “בִּינָה”
Understanding bîynâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
knowledge, meaning, [idiom] perfectly, understanding, wisdom. - understanding 1) understanding, discernment 1a) act 1b) ...
בִּינָה
knowledge, meaning, [idiom] perfectly, understanding, wisdom. - understanding 1) understanding, discernment 1a) act 1b) faculty 1c) object 1d) personified
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 4:6 | “Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” Word: בִּינָה (bîynâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 22:12 | “Only the Lord give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the Lord thy God.” Word: בִּינָה (bîynâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 2:13 | “And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father’s,” Word: בִּינָה (bîynâh) | |
| Job 34:16 | “If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.” Word: בִּינָה (bîynâh) | |
| Proverbs 8:14 | “Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.” Word: בִּינָה (bîynâh) |