Strong's H8394 · Hebrew
תָּבוּן
tâbûwn · /taw-boon'/
Definition
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
KJV: discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom.
Root / derivation: and (feminine) תְּבוּנָה; or תּוֹבֻנָה; from H995 (בִּין);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תָּבוּן across 42 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
42 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus3 verses
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 35:31And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;
Exodus 36:1Then 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.
Deuteronomy1 verse
1 Kings2 verses
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 7:14He 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. a widow's: Heb. the son of a widow woman
Job4 verses
With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
Job 12:13With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. With: that is, With God
Job 26:12He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. the proud: Heb. pride
Job 32:11Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say. reasons: Heb. understandings what: Heb. words
Psalms4 verses
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Psalms 78:72So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.
Psalms 136:5To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 147:5Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. his: Heb. of his understanding there is no number
Proverbs19 verses
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
Proverbs 2:3Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; liftest: Heb. givest thy voice
Proverbs 2:6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:11Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
Proverbs 3:13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. that getteth: Heb. that draweth out understanding
Proverbs 3:19The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. established: or, prepared
Proverbs 5:1My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:
Proverbs 8:1Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
Proverbs 10:23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Proverbs 11:12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. void: Heb. destitute of heart
Proverbs 14:29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. hasty: Heb. short of spirit
Proverbs 15:21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. destitute: Heb. void of heart
Proverbs 17:27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. an: or, a cool
Proverbs 18:2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
Proverbs 19:8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. wisdom: Heb. an heart
Proverbs 20:5Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 21:30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
Proverbs 24:3Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
Proverbs 28:16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Isaiah3 verses
With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding? instructed: Heb. made him understand understanding: Heb. understandings?
Isaiah 40:28Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
Isaiah 44:19And 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? considereth: Heb. setteth to his heart the stock: Heb. that which comes of a tree?
Jeremiah2 verses
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
Jeremiah 51:15He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
Obadiah2 verses
All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border: the men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against thee; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee: there is none understanding in him. that were: Heb. of thy peace they: Heb. the men of thy bread in him: or, of it
Obadiah 1:8Shall I not in that day, saith the LORD, even destroy the wise men out of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8394 (tâbûwn) mean?
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
How many times does H8394 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8394 (תָּבוּן) appears in 42 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “understanding.”
How is tâbûwn translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8394 is rendered as “understanding” (38×), “discretion” (1×), “reasons” (1×), “skilfulness” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word תָּבוּן come from?
and (feminine) תְּבוּנָה; or תּוֹבֻנָה; from H995 (בִּין);