Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H8394

Strong's H8394 · Hebrew

תָּבוּן

tâbûwn · /taw-boon'/

Number
H8394
Language
Hebrew
Original word
תָּבוּן
Transliteration
tâbûwn
Pronunciation
taw-boon'
KJV occurrences
42 verses

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.

understanding38×
discretion1×
reasons1×
skilfulness1×
wisdom1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

42 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus3 verses
Deuteronomy1 verse
1 Kings2 verses
Job4 verses
Psalms4 verses
Proverbs19 verses
Proverbs 2:2

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;

Proverbs 2:3

Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

Proverbs 2:6

For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:11

Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:

Proverbs 3:13

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

Proverbs 3:19

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

Proverbs 5:1

My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:

Proverbs 8:1

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

Proverbs 10:23

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

Proverbs 11:12

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

Proverbs 14:29

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

Proverbs 15:21

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

Proverbs 17:27

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

Proverbs 18:2

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

Proverbs 19:8

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

Proverbs 20:5

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

Proverbs 21:30

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

Proverbs 24:3

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

Proverbs 28:16

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

Isaiah3 verses
Jeremiah2 verses
Ezekiel1 verse
Hosea1 verse
Obadiah2 verses

Topics that use this word

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);