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תָּבוּן H8394

H8394 is the Hebrew word תָּבוּן, transliterated tâbûwn and said taw-boon'. The King James Version most often renders it understanding.

Word: תָּבוּןTransliteration: tâbûwnSaid: taw-boon'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 28 verses

What it means

intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice.

Where it comes from

and (feminine) תְּבוּנָה; or תּוֹבֻנָה; from H995 (בִּין).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 29 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

understanding 22×nor understanding 2×reasons 1×skilfulness 1×wisdom 1×thine understanding 1×according to their own understanding 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom.

Verses using תָּבוּן

All 28 verses, quoted in full.

Exodus 31:3 · KJV

And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

Exodus 35:31 · KJV

And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

Exodus 36:1 · KJV

Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.

1 Kings 4:29 · KJV

And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.

1 Kings 7:14 · KJV

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.

Job 26:12 · KJV

He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.

Job 32:11 · KJV

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

Psalm 78:72 · KJV

So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.

Psalm 136:5 · KJV

To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalm 147:5 · KJV

Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.

Proverbs 2:11 · KJV

Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:

Proverbs 3:19 · KJV

The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

Proverbs 8:1 · KJV

Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?

Proverbs 10:23 · KJV

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

Proverbs 11:12 · KJV

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

Proverbs 14:29 · KJV

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

Proverbs 15:21 · KJV

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

Proverbs 17:27 · KJV

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

Proverbs 18:2 · KJV

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

Proverbs 19:8 · KJV

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

Proverbs 20:5 · KJV

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

Proverbs 21:30 · KJV

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Proverbs 24:3 · KJV

Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:

Proverbs 28:16 · KJV

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Isaiah 44:19 · KJV

And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree?

Ezekiel 28:4 · KJV

With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures:

Hosea 13:2 · KJV

And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves.

Obadiah 1:8 · KJV

Shall I not in that day, saith the LORD, even destroy the wise men out of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?

Common questions

What does Strong's H8394 mean?

H8394 is the Hebrew word תָּבוּן (tâbûwn), meaning intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice.

How is H8394 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it understanding (22 times), nor understanding (2 times), reasons (1 time), skilfulness (1 time), wisdom (1 time), among others.

How many times does H8394 appear in the Bible?

תָּבוּן (tâbûwn) is tagged in 28 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H8394 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: and (feminine) תְּבוּנָה; or תּוֹבֻנָה; from H995 (בִּין).

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