Proverbs 19:25

לֵ֣ץ תַּ֭כֶּה וּפֶ֣תִי יַעְרִ֑ם וְהוֹכִ֥יחַ לְ֝נָב֗וֹן יָבִ֥ין דָּֽעַת
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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Proverbs 21:11

בַּעְנָשׁ-לֵץ יֶחְכַּם-פֶּתִי וּבְהַשְׂכִּיל לְחָכָם יִקַּח-דָּֽעַת׃
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When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

Proverbs 17:10

תֵּחַת גְּעָרָה בְמֵבִין מֵהַכּוֹת כְּסִיל מֵאָֽה׃
10
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

Proverbs 15:5

אֱוִיל יִנְאַץ מוּסַר אָבִיו וְשֹׁמֵר תּוֹכַחַת יַעְרִֽם׃
5
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

Revelation 3:19

ἐγὼ ὅσους ἐὰν φιλῶ ἐλέγχω καὶ παιδεύω· ζήλωσον οὖν καὶ μετανόησον
19
As many as I I love, rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

Proverbs 9:8

אַל-תּוֹכַח לֵץ פֶּן-יִשְׂנָאֶךָּ הוֹכַח לְחָכָם וְיֶאֱהָבֶֽךָּ׃
8
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

Deuteronomy 21:21

וּרְגָמֻהוּ כָּל-אַנְשֵׁי עִירוֹ בָֽאֲבָנִים וָמֵת וּבִֽעַרְתָּ הָרָע מִקִּרְבֶּךָ וְכָל-יִשְׂרָאֵל יִשְׁמְעוּ וְיִרָֽאוּ׃
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And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.

Deuteronomy 13:11

וְכָל-יִשְׂרָאֵל יִשְׁמְעוּ וְיִֽרָאוּן וְלֹֽא-יוֹסִפוּ לַֽעֲשׂוֹת כַּדָּבָר הָרָע הַזֶּה בְּקִרְבֶּֽךָ׃
11
And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.
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This book is chanted to the poetic accent system (used only in Job, Psalms, and Proverbs). Each group below ends at one of its pausing accents — translate a group as one unit.
לֵ֣ץ תַּ֭כֶּה Dechi — a lesser break וּפֶ֣תִי יַעְרִ֑ם Atnach — the verse's main pause — take a breath here וְהוֹכִ֥יחַ לְ֝נָב֗וֹן Revia Mugrash — a lesser break יָבִ֥ין דָּֽעַת Silluq — end of the verse
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Word Parts
לֵ֣ץ
לֵ֣ץ
Root word scorner, scorners, interpreter, scorneth, scornful, …
Dictionary form: לוּץ · loots
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Aamsa
Adjective — masculine singular, absolute state
לֵץ Speech Adjective Type Adjective Gender Masculine Number Singular State Absolute
In English
In the KJV here: a scorner
a scorner ×5 and the scorner ×2 scorneth ×2 and the scorners ×1 and thy teachers ×1 but a scorner ×1 by an interpreter ×1 for scorners ×1
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mocker — Most natural modern noun; suits Proverbs' wisdom literature.
scoffer — Slightly formal; implies open contempt and ridicule.
scorner — Modernized KJV; retains traditional flavor for study Bibles.
cynic — Captures habitual dismissiveness; better in narrative contexts.
interpreter — Use only where diplomatic or mediating sense is in view.
ambassador — Rare; for diplomatic/envoy contexts in historical texts.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB4411 H3887

BDB4410 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB4412

[לִיץ] verb scorn (Late Hebrew id.; verb not in cognates; compare Phoenician מלץ interpreter CIS22; CIS44; CIS88; Arabic is turn aside (intransitive); hence perhaps properly speak indirectly or obliquely, FlDe Pr.1, 6); —

Qal Perfect 3 masculine לַצְתָּ Prov 9:12 Imperfect יָלִיץ Prov 3:34 + 2 t.; Participle לֵץ Prov 9:7 + 11 t.; plural לֵצִים Ps 1:1 + 3 t.; — scorn, וְלַצְתָּ לְבַדְּךָ תִשָּׂא Prov 9:12 if thou scornest thou alone shalt bear it (opposed to חָכַמְתָּ), with accusative Prov 14:9; Prov 19:28 with לְ, לַלֵּצִים הוּאיָֿלִיץ scorners he (God) scorneth Prov 3:34 הַלֵּץ the scorner is proud and haughty Prov 21:24, delights in scorning Prov 1:22, is incapable of discipline Prov 9:7, reproof Prov 9:8 is Prov 15:12, or rebuke is Prov 13:1, cannot find wisdom Prov 14:6 is an abomination Prov 24:9, should be avoided Ps 1:1 smitten and punished for the benefit of the simple Prov 19:25; Prov 21:11 and banished for the removal of contention Prov 22:10 judgment is prepared for him Prov 19:29 || עָרִיץ Isa 29:20 wine is a scorner Prov 20:1. —
Hiph`il Perfect 3 masculine plural suffix הֱלִיצֻנִי Ps 119:51 Participle מֵלִיץ Gen 42:23; Job 33:23 plural construct מְלִיצֵי 2Chr 32:31 suffix מְלִיצַי Job 16:20 מְלִיצֶיךָ Isa 43:27 —
1. deride Job 16:20; Ps 119:51.
2. Participle interpreter Gen 42:23 (E); figurative of intermediaries between God and man, Job 33:28; Isa 43:27 ambassador 2Chr 32:31. Po`lel Participle plural לֹצֲצִים (מְ dropped Köii. 479) scorners Hos 7:5. Hithpa`el Imperfect תִּתְלוֺצָ֑צוּ act as a scorner, shew oneself a mocker, Isa 28:22.

Strong's Definition H3887
scorner, scorners, interpreter, scorneth, scornful, …
lûṣ
properly, to make mouths at, i.e., to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
  • to scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly
    • (Qal)
      • to boast
        • "to scorn
      (Hiphil)
      • to mock, deride
        • "to interpret (language)
        • interpreter (participle)
          • "ambassador (figuratively)
      (Hithpalpel) to be inflated, scoff, act as a scorner, show oneself a mocker
Variations 15 forms of this word
Translations 21 English renderings
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Word Parts
תַּ֭כֶּה
תַּ֭כֶּה
Root word smote, smite, slew, smitten, slain, …
Dictionary form: נָכָה · naw-KAW
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Vhi2ms
Verb — Hiphil, Imperfect (Yiqtol), second person masculine singular causative — "he made (someone) do" not-yet-complete action — try "he will ___" or "he ___s" the built-in subject is "you"
תַּכֶּה Speech Verb Stem Hiphil Type Imperfect (Yiqtol) Person Second Person Gender Masculine Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: smite
and smote ×52 smote ×52 smite ×23 slew ×22 and he smote ×14 and they smote ×13 and slew ×12 and smite ×12
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strike — Broad, everyday term; suits most physical-blow contexts.
slay — Prefer for lethal intent; slightly elevated but not archaic.
beat — Use when repeated blows or punishment are in view.
kill — Plain and direct; best when death is the clear outcome.
wound — Use when the victim survives but is injured.
slaughter — Mass or violent killing; strong register, war or sacrifice.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB5192 H5221

BDB5191 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB5193

[נָכָה]501 verb smite (not in Qal) (Late Hebrew Hiph`il id.; Perfect 3 plural הכו SI4, Infinitive [ת]להכ ib. 2; Syriac , laesit, nocuit, repugnavit; Aph`el laesit, vulneravit; Ethiopic laesit, nocuit; compare Arabic be defeated, the inflicting of injury on an enemy Lane3038); —

Niph`al Perfect וְנִכָּה וָמֵת consecutive 2Sam 11:15 and he shall be smitten [struck by weapon in battle] and die.

Pu`al Perfect 3 feminine singular נֻכָּ֑תָה Exod 9:31 3 plural נֻכּוּ vExod 9:32 (J), both be smitten down by the hail.

Hiph`il482 Perfect 3 masculine singular הִכָּה Exod 9:25 +; suffix וְהִכַּ֫נִי consecutive Gen 32:12, הִכָּם Jer 5:6 2 masculine singular הִכִּ֫יתָ Exod 17:5 +; 1 singular הִכֵּיתִי Judg 15:16 +, וְהִכֵּתִ֫י Exod 3:20 +; 3 plural הִכּוּ Gen 19:11 +; 2 masculine plural הִכִּיתֶם Jer 37:10 + 3 t. consecutive; etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular יַכֶּה Exod 21:20 +, יַךְ Hos 6:1 (but read וַיַּךְ We Now GASm); וְיַח Hos 14:6 (see below); וַיַּכֶּה Josh 10:40 +, usually וַיַּךְ Exod 2:12 +; suffix 2 masculine singular יַכֶּ֫כָּה Jer 40:15 + 2 t., 3 masculine singular וַיַּכּוֺ 2Sam 14:6 (but read וַיַּךְ ᵐ5. ᵑ6 ᵑ9 Th We Dr Klo Kit Bu HPS), יַכֶּ֫נּוּ 1Sam 17:25 + 2 t.; usually וַיַּכֵּ֫הוּ Num 21:24 +; 3 feminine singular וַתַּךְ Jonah 4:7; Jonah 4:8 2 masculine singular תַּכֶּה Exod 2:13 +; suffix 3 masculine singular תַּכֶּ֫נּוּ Prov 23:13; Prov 23:14 1 singular אַכֶּה 1Sam 18:11 +; וָאַכֶּה Neh 13:25, וָאַךְ Exod 9:15 3 masculine plural יַכוּ Mic 4:14 usually וַיַּכּוּ Gen 14:5 + (1Sam 4:2 read probably Hoph`al q. v.); 1 plural נַכֶּהֿ Num 22:6 וַנַךְ Deut 2:33, etc.; Imperative הַכֵּה Ezek 6:11, הַךְ Amos 9:1 +; masculine plural הַכּוּ 2Sam 13:28, etc.; Infinitive absolute הַכֵּה Deut 3:16 +, הַכּוֺת 2Kgs 3:24 (Ges«GKC:75ff»§ 75ff); cstr. הַכּוֺת Gen 4:15 +, etc.; Participle מַכֶּה Exod 2:11 +; construct מַכֵּה Exod 21:12 +; plural מַכִּים 1Sam 4:8 +, etc.; —

1. a. literally, smite (with a single, non-fatal, blow), strike, followed by accusative, ass Num 22:23; Num 22:25; Num 22:27 (בְּמַקֵּל), vNum 22:28 vNum 22:32 (all J); man Exod 21:15; Exod 21:19 (E); cheeks Job 16:10 man (on) cheek (2 accusative) Lam 3:30; Ps 3:8 man עַללְֿחִי Mic 4:14 (ב instrumental), 1Kgs 22:24 = 2Chr 18:23 eye Exod 21:26 (E); שֵׁבֶט מַכֵּךְ Isa 14:29 (figurative of conqueror); with (בׅ stone or fist Exod 21:18 (E), compare (figurative) Isa 58:4 (absolute); smite lion or bear 1Sam 17:35 strike river (with rod מַטֶּה) 1Sam 7:17 (with עַל object, + ב instrumental), v1Sam 7:20; Exod 17:5 (E; ב instrumental), also (with mantle) 2Kgs 2:8; 2Kgs 2:14 (twice in verse), compare ׳י smiting Euphrates into (לׅ seven streams Isa 11:15 dust Exod 8:12; Exod 8:13 (P); rock Exod 17:6 (E), Num 20:11 (P; ב instrumental), Ps 78:20 figurative smite earth בְּשֵׁבֶט פִּיו Isa 11:4 (of future Davidic king); strike on ground (אַ֫רְצָה; with arrows) 2Kgs 13:18, also (absolute) v2Kgs 13:18 v2Kgs 13:19 strike weapons out of (מִן) hands, Ezek 39:3 (׳י; figurative of making powerless); lintel of door Amos 9:1 barley-loaf strikes tent Judg 7:13 (in dream); in figure of regret, remorse וַיַּךְ לֵב דָּוִד אֹתוֺ 2Sam 24:10 and David's heart smote him, so 1Sam 24:6 (+ עַלאֲֿשֶׁר because); of goat smiting (butting with horn) the ram, so as to break its horns Dan 8:7 (in vision); smite = hit with missile, sling-stone 1Sam 17:49 (with accusative of person + אֶלמִֿצְחוֺ), compare 2Kgs 3:25 (but text perhaps corrupt, see Benz); arrow, 1Kgs 22:34 = 2Chr 18:33 (with accusative of person + בֵּין), 2Kgs 9:24 (c. id.); of piercing, הַכּוֺת בַּחֲנִית בְּדָוִד וּבַקִּיר 1Sam 19:10 smite with the dart into David and into the wall, pin David to the wall, בַּקִּיר ׳וַיַּךְ אֶתהַֿח v1Sam 19:10, compare 1Sam 18:11, אַכֶּנּוּ בַחֲנִית וּבָאָרֶץ 1Sam 26:8.
  b. smite repeatedly, beat, a man Exod 2:11; Exod 2:13 (E), Exod 5:16 (J), Neh 13:25 (מִן partitive), compare Deut 25:11 here probably also 1Kgs 20:35 (twice in verse); 1Kgs 20:37 (twice in verse) (הַכֵּה וּפָצֹעַ beating and bruising him); of Assyria under figure of taskmaster Isa 10:24 beat a woman so as to bruise her (פָּצַע) Song 5:7 beat by authority, scourge Jer 20:2; Jer 37:15; Deut 25:2; Deut 25:3 (with accusative of person + accusative of congnate meaning with verb מַכָּה רַבָּה), vDeut 25:3 compare כִּן הַכּוֺת vDeut 25:2 i.e. worthy of scourging, bastinado, (compare Dr); 2Chr 25:16; Prov 17:10; Prov 19:25; Prov 23:13; Prov 23:14 (ב instrumental); compare גֵּוִי נָחַתִּי לְמַכִּים Isa 50:6 of hail, beat down herbage etc. Exod 9:25 (twice in verse) (compare Pu`al).
  c. וַיַּכּוּ כַף 2Kgs 11:12 and they clapped hands (in applause); elsewhere only Ezek., in mockery; כַּף אֶלכַּֿף Ezek 21:19; Ezek 21:22 בְּכַפְּךָ Ezek 6:11 (|| רְקַּע בְּרַגְלְךָ; accusative כַּפִּי Ezek 22:13.
  d. give a thrust (with fork) into (ב) pot 1Sam 2:14 strike roots Hos 14:6 (in figurative, but וַיֵּלְכוּ We Now).
  e. rarely smite (in battle) so as (merely) to wound 1Kgs 8:28, so (+ accusative of congnate meaning with verb מַכָּה) v1Kgs 8:29; 1Kgs 9:18 = 2Chr 22:6 figurative of ׳י's wounding Israel Hos 6:1 (opposed to חָבַשׁ bind up), Jer 30:14 (with accusative of congnate meaning with verb). compare smite with (ב) the tongue Jer 18:18. feminine smite, of sun, etc., with accusative of person Isa 49:10; Ps 121:6 with עַל Jonah 4:8.

2. Smite fatally:
  a. (subject man) smite, with accusative, + word of killing (dying): — object lion and bear 1Sam 17:35 man Exod 21:12; Exod 21:20 (E), Josh 10:26 (JE), Josh 11:17 (D), 1Sam 17:50; 2Sam 1:15; 2Sam 2:31 (מִן partitive + ב among), 2Sam 4:7; 2Sam 14:6; 2Sam 18:15; 2Sam 21:17; 1Kgs 16:10; 2Kgs 12:22; 2Kgs 15:30; 2Kgs 25:21 = Jer 52:27; 2Kgs 25:25; Jer 41:2; Num 35:16; Num 35:17; Num 35:18; Num 35:21 (P; all with ב instrumental); with accusative + אֶלחֹֿמֶשׁ + ב instrumental 2Sam 2:23 smote him (fatally) in the belly with (on text see HPS), 2Sam 20:10, compare 2Sam 3:27; 2Sam 4:6 (but strike out ᵐ5 Ew Th We Dr Bu HPS); וְהִכָּהוּ נֶפֶשׁ Deut 19:11 and he smite him in his life (mortally), and he die, compare (without word of dying) vDeut 19:6; Gen 37:21 (J), Jer 40:14; Jer 40:15 [otherwise Lev 24:17; Lev 24:18; Lev 35:15; Lev 35:30; Josh 20:3; Josh 20:9]; with prolepsis לְהַכּוֺת חֲלָלִים smite the slain Judg 20:31; Judg 20:39 + אַ֫רְצָה smite to the ground i.e. kill 2Sam 2:22; 2Sam 18:11.
  b. smite, of worm gnawing or boring so as to kill plant Jonah 4:7.
  c. very often = kill, slay, man or beast (c. 150 t.): Gen 4:15; Gen 8:21 (exterminate; both J), Exod 2:12; Num 21:35 (E), Josh 7:5 (מִן partitive), vJosh 7:5 (JE), Deut 19:6; Deut 21:1; Deut 27:24; Deut 27:25; Josh 11:10 (ב instrumental; all D), Lev 24:17; Lev 24:18; Lev 24:21 (twice in verse) (H), Num 35:11; Num 35:15; Num 35:21; Num 35:24; Num 35:30; Josh 9:18; Josh 20:3; Josh 20:9 (all P), Judg 15:16; 1Sam 17:9 (twice in verse); 1Sam 17:36; 2Sam 12:9 (ב instrumental), 2Kgs 9:7 (exterminate), etc.; with ב among 1Sam 23:5, מִן partitive Judg 14:19; Judg 20:45 with ב partitive slay at, work slaughter among 2Sam 23:10 (insert also in || 1Chr 11:13 see Beon the passage Dr2Sam 23:10), but also ב of direct object 1Sam 18:7; 1Sam 21:12; 1Sam 29:5 subject lion 1Kgs 20:36 (twice in verse) compare Jer 5:6 (figurative of judgment); ׳י subject 1Sam 6:19b (ב among, + accusative of congnate meaning with verb; 1Sam 6:19 a וַיַּךְ corrupt see ᵐ5 Th We Dr Kl Kit Bu HPS); slay firstborn Exod 12:2 (J), vExod 12:29; Num 3:13; Num 8:17; Num 33:4 (all P), Ps 78:51; Ps 105:36; Ps 135:8 God slays for (עַל) sin 2Sam 6:7 = 1Chr 13:10 (עַלאֲֿשֶׁר); slay לְפִיחֶֿרֶב Deut 13:16; Deut 20:13; (all D), Judg 18:27; Judg 21:10; 1Sam 22:9; 2Kgs 10:25; Jer 21:7; Job 1:15; Job 1:17 kill, slay, with accusative of congnate meaning with verb (מַכָּה) 1Sam 14:14; 1Kgs 20:21 (ב among), 2Chr 13:17 (בָּהֶם), 2Chr 25:13 (מֵהֶם); with accusative of person + accusative of congnate meaning with verb Josh 10:20 (JE), Esth 9:5, etc.; kill unwittingly, unintentionally הִכָּה בִבְלִי דַ֫עַת Deut 19:4; Josh 20:5 (both D).

3. Smite = attack, attack and destroy a company Gen 32:9; Gen 32:12; Gen 34:30; Josh 8:21; Judg 8:11; Judg 9:43; 2Kgs 8:21; 2Chr 21:9 attack and capture a city Judg 1:8 vJudg 1:12 = Josh 15:16 (JE), Josh 7:3; Josh 10:4 (JE), 1Sam 30:1; 1Kgs 15:20 = 2Chr 16:4; 2Kgs 15:16 (twice in verse); 1Chr 20:1; 2Chr 14:13; Jer 47:1 tents 1Chr 4:41; 2Chr 14:14 = sack a city לְפִיחֶֿרֶב (slaying inhabitants), Josh 8:24; Josh 19:47 (both J E), Josh 10:28; Josh 10:30; Josh 10:32; Josh 10:35; Josh 10:37 compare vJosh 10:39 (all D), Judg 1:25; Judg 20:37; 2Sam 15:14 especially defeat king or army (involving often overthrow, pursuit and slaughter), — approximately 95 t., — Gen 14:5; Gen 14:15; Gen 14:17; Num 14:45; Num 21:24 (JE), Josh 8:12; Josh 10:10 (+ accusative of congnate meaning with verb), vJosh 10:10 (עַד location), Josh 11:8 (twice in verse) (all J E), Deut 1:4; Deut 2:33; Deut 3:3; Deut 4:46; Deut 7:2; Deut 29:6; Josh 10:33; Josh 10:40 (מִןו֯עד location), Josh 12:1; Josh 12:6; Josh 12:12; Josh 13:12 (all D); Judg 1:5; Judg 1:17; 1Sam 11:11 (עד temporal), 1Kgs 13:17 (עַדכַּֿלֵּה), 2Kgs 3:24a + v2Kgs 3:24b (where read וַיָּבֹאוּ בוֺא וְהַכּוֺת and they went on defeating), Isa 10:20; Jer 37:10, etc.; insert וַיַּךְ or הִכָּה in 2Sam 8:13 Th Ke Kit Bu compare Dr, after ᵐ5; with ב object 1Sam 14:31; 1Sam 23:2 (twice in verse) (ה locative — מִן); + לְפִי חֶרֶב Judg 20:48, etc.; of gods causing defeat 2Chr 28:23 smite land = conquer, subjugate, sometimes ravage, Gen 14:7; Josh 10:40 (D), 1Sam 27:9; Jer 43:11; Jer 46:13, compare Isa 14:6 (accusative of congnate meaning with verb); subject ׳י Num 32:4 (P); of ׳י smiting sea וְהִכָּה בַיָּם גַּלִּים Zech 10:11 (BevJPhoenician xviii. 35 (1889), 88 proposes גבלים).

4. Of God,
  a. smite with (ב) a plague, disease, etc.: — blindness Gen 19:11 (J), 2Kgs 6:18 (twice in verse) compare Zech 12:4 (twice in verse) (symbolic); of Egyptian plagues Exod 3:20; Exod 9:15 (both J), 1Sam 4:8, without ב Exod 7:25 (J), Exod 12:13 (P), Ps 136:10 (accusative + בִּבְכוֺרֵיהֶם); other plagues Num 14:12 (JE), Deut 28:22; Deut 28:27; Deut 28:28; Deut 28:35; 1Sam 5:6; 2Sam 24:17; Job 2:7; Amos 4:9; Hag 2:17; Mal 3:24 without ב, 1Sam 5:9; 2Kgs 19:35 = Isa 37:26; Num 11:33 (J E; בָּעָם + accusative of congnate meaning with verb); smite vines with (ב) blight Ps 105:33.
  b. smite = chastise, or send judgment upon, usually with accusative, 1Kgs 14:15; 1Chr 21:7; Isa 5:25; Isa 9:12; Isa 27:7 (הַכְּמַכַּת מַכֵּהוּ הִכָּהוּ), Isa 30:31 (ב instrumental) Isa 57:17; Isa 60:10 (opposed to רִחַם) Jer 2:30; Jer 5:3; Jer 14:9; Ezek 32:15 (ᵐ5 Co זֵרָה scatter); with עִל punish for, (sin) Lev 26:24 (H).
  c. of God's destroying palaces Amos 3:15; Amos 6:11 (2 accusative), compare Zech 9:4.

Hoph`al Perfect הֻכָּה Hos 9:16; Num 25:14, הוּכָּה Ps 102:5 וְהֻכָּה consecutive Exod 22:1 3 feminine singular הֻכְּתָה Ezek 33:21; Ezek 40:1 1 singular הֻכֵּ֫יתִי Zech 13:6 3 pluralהֻכּוּ 1Sam 5:12 Imperfect 3 masculine plural וַיֻּכּוּ Exod 5:14 2 masculine plural תֻּכּוּ Isa 1:5 Participle מֻכֶּה Num 25:14, construct מֻכֵּה Isa 53:4 feminine מֻכָּה Num 25:15; Num 25:18 plural מֻכִּים Exod 5:16, construct מֻכֵּיֿ Jer 18:21 — be smitten:

1. = receive a blow Isa 1:5 (Judah under figure of man).
2. be wounded Zech 13:6.
3. be beaten Exod 5:14; Exod 5:16 (J).
4. be (fatally) smitten + verb of dying Exod 22:1 (E); be killed, slain Num 25:14 (twice in verse); Num 25:15; Num 25:18 (with עַל, for), מֻכֵּיחֶֿרֶב Jer 18:21 (|| הֲרֻגֵי מָ֑וֶת); so also (absolute) probably 1Sam 4:2 (read וַיֻּכּוּ ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ9 Th Dr Klo Kit, for ᵑ0 וַיַּכּוּ).
5. be attacked and captured, of city Ezek 33:21; Ezek 40:1.
6. be smitten with disease (by God) 1Sam 5:12 absolute, of ׳י's servant Isa 53:4.
7. be blighted, of plant (in figurative) Hos 9:16 (Ehpraimitic source), Ps 102:5 (heart, כָּעֵשֶׂב; both + יָבַשׁ).

Strong's Definition H5221
smote, smite, slew, smitten, slain, …
nākâ
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
  • to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill
    • (Niphal) to be stricken or smitten
      • "(Pual) to be stricken or smitten"(Hiphil)
      • to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust
        • "to smite, kill, slay (man or beast)"to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage"to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy
      (Hophal) to be smitten
      • to receive a blow
        • "to be wounded"to be beaten"to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain"to be attacked and captured"to be smitten (with disease)"to be blighted (of plants)
Variations 140 forms of this word
Translations 204 English renderings
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וּ פֶ֣תִי
וּ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
פֶ֣תִי
Root word simple, ones, simplicity, foolish
Dictionary form: פְּתִי · peh-TEE
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar C/Ncmsa
Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state
וּ Speech Conjunction
פֶתִי Speech Noun Type Common Gender Masculine Number Singular State Absolute
In English
In the KJV here: and the simple
the simple ×5 but the simple ×2 is simple ×2 among the simple ones ×1 and for him that is simple ×1 and the simple ×1 o ye simple ×1 of the simple ×1
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naive — Best general fit; implies lack of experience or critical judgment.
gullible — Emphasizes susceptibility to deception; stronger than naive.
simple-minded — Modernizes KJV 'simple'; suggests limited discernment.
foolish — Stronger moral connotation; use when culpability is implied.
inexperienced — Neutral register; suits contexts of youth or ignorance.
open-minded — Rare positive sense; only where context favors impressionability.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB6858 H6612

BDB6857 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB6859

פֶּ֫תִי [for פָּתַי Lag BN 52 BaZMG xlii (1888), 353; NB 320] adjective simple, possibly as open-minded; — פֶּ֫תִי Prov 9:4 +, פֶּ֑תִי Ps 19:8 +; plural פְּתָאיִם (Ges«GKC:93x»§ 93x) Ps 116:6 + 6 t. Proverbs; פְּתָיִים Ps 119:130; Prov 22:3 פְּתָיִם Prov 1:22; Prov 1:32 — simple, as substantive concrete: open to the instruction of wisdom or folly, Prov 9:4; Prov 9:16 believing every word Prov 14:15 lacking עָרְמָה Prov 1:14; Prov 8:5; Prov 19:25 needing בין Ps 119:130, חכמה Ps 19:8; Prov 21:11 in good sense, שׁמר ׳פתאים י Ps 116:8 ׳י preserveth ths simple-minded; but usually tendency to bad sense; פתאים love פתי Prov 1:22 inherit אִוֶּלֶת Prov 14:18, are easily enticed, misled and go back Prov 1:32; Prov 7:7; Prov 9:6; Prov 22:3 = Prov 27:12 they need atonement Ezek 45:20 (|| שׁגה).

BDB6859 H6612

BDB6858 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB6860

[פְּתִי] noun feminine simplicity (i.e.lack of wisdom), דְַמָֿתַי פְּתָיִם תְּאֵהֲבופֶּֿ֑תִי Prov 1:22.

Strong's Definition H6612
simple, ones, simplicity, foolish
pĕtî
silly (i.e., seducible)
  • (n f) simplicity, naivete
    • "(adj) simple, foolish, open-minded
Variations 12 forms of this word
Translations 13 English renderings
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Word Parts
יַעְרִ֑ם
יַעְרִ֑ם
Root word beware, crafty, prudent, very
Dictionary form: עָרַם · aw-RAHM
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Vqi3ms
Verb — Qal, Imperfect (Yiqtol), third person masculine singular simple action — "he did" not-yet-complete action — try "he will ___" or "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he (or it)"
יַעְרִם Speech Verb Stem Qal Type Imperfect (Yiqtol) Person Third Person Gender Masculine Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: will beware
is prudent ×1 they have taken crafty ×1 very ×1 will beware ×1
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shrewd — Broadly useful; neutral-to-positive modern register.
cunning — Highlights clever, calculated intent; slightly negative tone.
crafty — Modernizes KJV rendering; implies sly or scheming quality.
clever — More positive nuance; suits wisdom contexts.
astute — Formal register; good for wisdom-literature passages.
wily — Informal; emphasizes deceptive cleverness.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB6395 H6191

BDB6394 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB6396

[עָרֹם LagBN 31] verb be shrewd, crafty (Late Hebrew id., Hiph`il; Arabic , , be ill-natured, cross; ᵑ7 adjective עָרִים shrewd, Syriac id., and verb in derived species (Pe`al in Lexicons)); —

Qal Infinitive absolute in עָרֹם יַעְרִם 1Sam 23:22 he is exceedingly crafty. Hiph`il Imperfect be crafty, 3 masculine singular יַעְרִם 1Sam 23:22 be or become shrewd יַעְרִם Prov 15:5; Prov 19:25 all these Qal Imperfect in ִ֯ according to BaZMG xliii (1889), 180 so Ges«GKC:63n»§ 63n BuhlLex, but perhaps read יֶעְרַם as Qal; true Hiph`il in 3 masculine plural יַעֲרִימוּ סוֺד Ps 83:4 they make crafty (their) counsel against thy people.

Strong's Definition H6191
beware, crafty, prudent, very
ʿāram
properly, to be (or make) bare; but used only in the derivative sense (through the idea perhaps of smoothness) to be cunning (usually in a bad sense)
  • to be subtle, be shrewd, be crafty, beware, take crafty counsel, be prudent
    • (Qal) to be crafty, be subtle
      • "(Hiphil) to be crafty, be or become shrewd
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 4 English renderings
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וְ הוֹכִ֥יחַ
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
הוֹכִ֥יחַ
Root word reprove, rebuke, reproved, rebuketh, plead, …
Dictionary form: יָכַח · yaw-KA
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar C/Vhc
Verb — Hiphil, Infinitive Construct, construct state causative — "he made (someone) do" try "to ___" or "___ing"
וְ Speech Conjunction
הוֹכִיחַ Speech Verb Stem Hiphil Type Infinitive Construct State Construct
In English
In the KJV here: and reprove
reprove ×6 rebuke ×3 and reprove ×2 and will reprove ×2 yea he reproved ×2 and he that rebuketh ×1 and he will plead ×1 and let him reprove ×1
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rebuke — Strong disapproval; good for prophetic or divine confrontation.
correct — Emphasizes remedial intent; suits wisdom/instructional contexts.
reprove — Modernized KJV staple; slightly formal but still current.
confront — Relational, face-to-face challenge; neutral register.
argue — Suits legal or disputational contexts, e.g. Job's speeches.
reason with — Dialogue-oriented; prefer when both parties engage, e.g. Isa 1:18.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB3536 H3198

BDB3535 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB3537

[יָכַח] verb Hiph`il decide, adjudge, prove, (Late Hebrew Pi`el וִכַּח argue with (עם), compare Hithpa`el, Hiph`il prove, correct; Aramaic Pa וַכַּח Aph`el אוֺכַח, id.) —

Hiph`il Perfect הוֺכִיחַ Isa 2:4 + 5 t.; הֹכִיחַ Gen 24:44 הוֺכִחַ Gen 21:25 2 masculine singular חֹכַחְתָּ Gen 24:14 1 singular suffix הוֺכַחְתִּיו 2Sam 7:14 Imperfect יוֺכִיחַ Isa 11:3 + 5 t.; יוֺכַח Hos 4:4 + 4 t.; יוֺכָ֑ח 1Chr 12:17 suffix יוֺכִיחֵנִי Ps 141:5 + 12 t. Imperfect; Imperative הוֺכַח Prov 9:8 Infinitive absolute הוֺכֵחַ Lev 19:17 + 5 t.; construct הוֺכִיחַ Hab 1:12 הַלְהוֺכַח Job 6:26 Participle מוֺכִיחַ Ezek 3:26 + 8 t.; plural מוֺכִיחִים Prov 24:25 —
1. decide, judge, absolute Gen 31:42 (E), 1Chr 12:17; Isa 11:3; Ps 94:10 with לְ decide for Isa 2:4 = Mic 4:3; Isa 11:4 with בּין, Gen 31:37 (E), Job 9:33 לְגֶבֶר עִם אֱלוֺהַּ Job 16:21.
2. adjudge, appoint, with לְ, Gen 24:14; Gen 24:44 (J).
3. shew to be right, prove, with accusative of thing and על person against Job 19:5 with אל person unto Job 13:15 so argue before vJob 13:3, and (absolute) Job 15:3.
4. convince, convict, with accusative of person Ps 50:21 בּ person Prov 30:6 with לְ person Job 32:12.
5. reprove, chide:
  a. of God, with accusative of person Job 22:4; Ps 50:8; Ps 105:14 = 1Chr 16:21 with בּ object 2Kgs 19:4 = Isa 37:4.
  b. of man, absolute Hos 4:4; Ezek 3:26; Job 6:25 (twice in verse); Prov 24:25; Prov 25:12 מוֺכִיחַ בַּשַּׁעַר Amos 5:10; Isa 29:21 with accusative of person Gen 21:25 (E), Lev 19:17 (twice in verse) (H), Prov 9:8; Prov 28:23; Jer 2:19 מוֺכִיחַ אֱלוהַּ Job 40:2 accusative of thing Job 6:26 with לְ, Prov 9:7; Prov 9:8; Prov 15:12; Prov 19:25.
6. correct, rebuke, of God, absolute Hab 1:12 with accusative of person Ps 141:5; Job 13:10 (twice in verse); בְּשֵׁבֶט 2Sam 7:14 happy the man whom God corrects Job 5:17 for God loves him Prov 3:12 God is entreated not to correct in anger Ps 6:2; Ps 38:2. Hoph`al Perfect וְהוּכַח בְּמַכְאוֺב he is chastened also with pain Job 33:19. Niph`al Imperfect לְכוּנָֿא וְנִוָָּֽכְחָה Isa 1:18 come now and let us reason together; Participle שָׁם יָשָׁר נוֺכָח עִמּוֺ Job 23:7 there an upright man might reason with him; feminine (passive) וְנֹכָ֑חַת Gen 20:16 (E), but Di SS read וְנֹכַחַתְּ 2 feminine singular Perfect and thou art set right, righted, justified. Hithpa`el Imperfect עִםוִֿשְׂרָאֵל יִתְוַכָּח Mic 6:2 with Israel he will argue (|| עִם ׳רִיב לי).

Strong's Definition H3198
reprove, rebuke, reproved, rebuketh, plead, …
yākaḥ
to be right (i.e., correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
  • to prove, decide, judge, rebuke, reprove, correct, be right
    • (Hiphil)
      • to decide, judge
        • "to adjudge, appoint"to show to be right, prove"to convince, convict"to reprove, chide"to correct, rebuke
      (Hophal) to be chastened"(Niphal) to reason, reason together"(Hithp) to argue
Variations 39 forms of this word
Translations 48 English renderings
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לְ ֝נָב֗וֹן
לְ
Prefix — preposition to, for
֝נָב֗וֹן
Root word understand, understanding, consider, understood, prudent, …
Dictionary form: בִּין · been
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar R/VNrmsa
Verb — Niphal, Participle Active, masculine singular, absolute state passive or reflexive — "it was done" / "he did it to himself" ongoing action — try "___ing" or "one who ___s"
לְ Speech Preposition
נָבוֹן Speech Verb Stem Niphal Type Participle Active Gender Masculine Number Singular State Absolute
In English
In the KJV here: one that hath understanding
understand ×10 consider ×8 and understanding ×4 give me understanding ×4 to understand ×4 understood ×4 and consider ×3 of him that hath understanding ×3
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understand — Most direct equivalent; best default rendering.
discern — Emphasizes careful distinction; good for perceptual or moral contexts.
perceive — Highlights insight gained through observation or experience.
reflect on — Suitable when the nuance is deliberate, thoughtful consideration.
have insight — Captures the wisdom/intelligence dimension of the lemma.
take note of — Use when attention or careful regard is the primary sense.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB1035 H995 H4000

BDB1034 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB1036

בִּין verb discern (NöZMG 1883, 592 f.; Arabic become separated, be distinct, IV. speak perspicuously; Ethiopic 1. 2 consider, perceive, Aramaic make to understand, compare Sabean בין (the) wise, as epithet, MordtZMG 1876, 37) —

Qal Perfect בִּין Dan 10:1 בַּנְתָּה Ps 139:2 בִּינֹתִי Dan 9:2 Imperfect יָבִין Ps 19:13 + 25 t. וְיָבֵן Jer 9:11 + 2 t., וַיָּבֶן 1Sam 3:8 + 2 t.; אָבִינָה Ps 73:17 + 4 t.; יָבִינוּ Prov 28:5 + 12 t.; Imperative בִּין Dan 9:23 בִּינָה Ps 5:2 בִּינוּ Deut 32:7 + 2 t.; Infinitive absolute בִּין Prov 23:1 Participle בָּנִים Jer 49:7 —
1. perceive (with the senses); —
  a. eyes, accusative Prov 7:7, with לְ Job 9:11; Job 14:21; Job 23:8; Prov 14:15.
  b. ears, accusative Prov 29:19, with לְ Job 13:1.
  c. touch, accusative Ps 58:10. d. taste, acc. Job 6:30.
2. understand, know (with mind): —
  a. absolute Job 18:2; Job 38:20; Job 42:3; Ps 49:21; Ps 82:5; Prov 24:12; Isa 6:9; Isa 6:10; Isa 44:18; Dan 12:10; Hos 4:14; Hos 14:10 שׁמעתי ולא אבין I heard but I could not understand Dan 12:8.
  b. accusative Job 15:9; Job 23:5; Job 36:29; Prov 2:5; Prov 2:9; Prov 20:24; Prov 28:5; Ps 19:13; Ps 92:7; Jer 9:11 יבין משׁפט Job 32:9; Prov 28:5 יבין דעת Prov 29:7.
  c. with כִּי 1Sam 3:8; 2Sam 12:19; Isa 43:10.
  d. with infinitive & לְ, יבין לָדָֽעַת Isa 32:4
3. observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider (with attention): —
  a. accusative Deut 32:7; Ps 5:2; Ps 50:22; Ps 94:7; Ps 94:8; Prov 23:1; Prov 21:29 (Qr) Dan 9:2; Dan 10:1.
  b. with לְ, Ps 73:17; Ps 139:2; Deut 32:29.
  c. with בְּ, Ezra 8:15; Neh 13:7; Dan 9:23.
  d. with אל, Ps 28:5.
  e. with עַל, Dan 11:30; Dan 11:37.
4. have discernment, insight, understanding Jer 49:7. Niph`al נְבֻנוֺתִי Isa 10:12 Participle נָבוֺן Gen 41:33 + 15 t.; plural נְבוֺנִים Jer 4:22, elsewhere נְבֹנִים Deut 1:13; Isa 5:22 (Baer) Eccl 9:11 נְבֹנָיו Isa 29:14 be intelligent, discreet, discerning, have understanding 1Sam 16:18; Prov 1:5; Prov 10:13; Prov 14:6; Prov 16:21; Prov 17:28; Prov 19:25; Eccl 9:11; Isa 3:3; Isa 5:21; Isa 10:13; Isa 29:14; Jer 4:22; Hos 14:10 לֵב נָבוֺן intelligent mind Prov 14:33; Prov 15:14; Prov 18:15 נָבוֺן וְחָכָם Gen 41:33; Gen 41:39 חכם ונבון Deut 4:6; 1Kgs 3:12 חכמים ונבנים Deut 1:13. Po. יְבוֺנְַנֵהוּ he attentively considereth him Deut 32:10. Hiph`il Perfect הֵבִין Job 28:33 + 5 t.; Imperfect יָבִין Isa 28:9 + 4 t.; וַיָּבֶן 2Chr 11:23; Dan 9:22 Infinitive הָבִין Ps 32:9 + 9 t.; Imperative הָבֵן Dan 8:16 + 12 t.; Participle מֵבִין Prov 28:7 + 26 t.; —
1. understand: —
  a. absolute Isa 29:16; Isa 40:21; Isa 56:11; 1Kgs 3:11; Ps 32:9; Dan 8:17; Dan 10:12.
  b. accusative 1Chr 28:9; Job 28:23; Prov 1:2; Prov 1:6; Prov 8:5; Prov 14:8; Isa 28:19; Dan 8:23; Mic 4:12 מֵבִין one with understanding Prov 8:9; Prov 17:10; Prov 17:24; Prov 28:2; Prov 28:7; Prov 28:11 מְבִינֵי מַדָּע Dan 1:4 able to understand (i.e. old enough) Neh 8:3; Neh 10:29, compare Neh 8:2 (followed by לִשׁמֹעַ).
2. give heed to, attend to, observe, discern, absolute Isa 57:1; 2Chr 11:23; Dan 8:5 with בְּ Neh 8:12; Dan 9:23; Dan 10:11 מֵבִין בְּ skilled in 2Chr 26:5; 2Chr 34:12 with אֶל Ps 33:15 בין טוב לרע 1Kgs 3:9. 3 give understanding make understand, teach: —
  a. absolute Dan 8:27; Dan 9:22.
  b. with accusative of person Ps 119:34; Ps 119:73; Ps 119:125; Ps 119:130; Ps 119:144; Ps 119:169; Job 32:8; Neh 8:7; Neh 8:9; Isa 40:14.
  c. with לְ person 2Chr 35:3; Dan 11:33 with לְ person & accusative of thing Job 6:24; Dan 8:16.
  d. בְּ of thing Neh 8:8, + accusative of person Dan 1:17.
  e. double accusative Isa 28:9; Ps 119:27; Dan 10:14 מֵבִין teacher 1Chr 15:22; 1Chr 25:7; 1Chr 25:8; 1Chr 27:32; Ezra 8:16. Hithpa`el Perfect הִתְבּוֺנָ֑ן Isa 1:3 + 6 t.; Imperfect אֶתְבּוֺנֵן Job 23:15 + 3 t.; אֶתְבּוֺנָ֑ן Job 32:12 + 5 t.; יִתְבּוֺנְנוּ Ps 107:43 + 2 t.; יִתְבּוֺנָ֑נוּ Isa 14:16; Isa 43:18.
1. shew oneself attentive, consider diligently: —
  a. absolute Job 11:11; Job 23:15; Isa 1:3; Jer 2:10; Jer 9:16.
  b. accusative Job 37:14; Ps 107:43; Ps 119:95; Isa 43:18; Isa 52:15.
  c. with אֶל 1Kgs 3:21; Isa 14:16.
  d. with עַל Job 31:1; Ps 37:10
  e. with עד Job 32:12; Job 38:18. feminine with בְּ Job 30:20; Jer 23:20 (= Jer 30:24).
2. get understanding, understand Job 26:14; Ps 119:104.
3. shew oneself to have understanding Ps 119:100

Strong's Definition H995
understand, understanding, consider, understood, prudent, …
bîn
to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
  • to discern, understand, consider
    • (Qal)
      • to perceive, discern
        • "to understand, know (with the mind)"to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider"to have discernment, insight, understanding
      (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding"(Hiphil)
      • to understand
        • "to cause to understand, give understanding, teach
      (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently"(Polel) to teach, instruct
    be prudent, regard
Variations 80 forms of this word
Translations 124 English renderings
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Word Parts
יָבִ֥ין
יָבִ֥ין
Root word understand, understanding, consider, understood, prudent, …
Dictionary form: בִּין · been
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Vqi3ms
Verb — Qal, Imperfect (Yiqtol), third person masculine singular simple action — "he did" not-yet-complete action — try "he will ___" or "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he (or it)"
יָבִין Speech Verb Stem Qal Type Imperfect (Yiqtol) Person Third Person Gender Masculine Number Singular
In English
In the KJV here: and he will understand
understand ×10 consider ×8 and understanding ×4 give me understanding ×4 to understand ×4 understood ×4 and consider ×3 of him that hath understanding ×3
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understand — Most direct equivalent; best default rendering.
discern — Emphasizes careful distinction; good for perceptual or moral contexts.
perceive — Highlights insight gained through observation or experience.
reflect on — Suitable when the nuance is deliberate, thoughtful consideration.
have insight — Captures the wisdom/intelligence dimension of the lemma.
take note of — Use when attention or careful regard is the primary sense.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB1035 H995 H4000

BDB1034 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB1036

בִּין verb discern (NöZMG 1883, 592 f.; Arabic become separated, be distinct, IV. speak perspicuously; Ethiopic 1. 2 consider, perceive, Aramaic make to understand, compare Sabean בין (the) wise, as epithet, MordtZMG 1876, 37) —

Qal Perfect בִּין Dan 10:1 בַּנְתָּה Ps 139:2 בִּינֹתִי Dan 9:2 Imperfect יָבִין Ps 19:13 + 25 t. וְיָבֵן Jer 9:11 + 2 t., וַיָּבֶן 1Sam 3:8 + 2 t.; אָבִינָה Ps 73:17 + 4 t.; יָבִינוּ Prov 28:5 + 12 t.; Imperative בִּין Dan 9:23 בִּינָה Ps 5:2 בִּינוּ Deut 32:7 + 2 t.; Infinitive absolute בִּין Prov 23:1 Participle בָּנִים Jer 49:7 —
1. perceive (with the senses); —
  a. eyes, accusative Prov 7:7, with לְ Job 9:11; Job 14:21; Job 23:8; Prov 14:15.
  b. ears, accusative Prov 29:19, with לְ Job 13:1.
  c. touch, accusative Ps 58:10. d. taste, acc. Job 6:30.
2. understand, know (with mind): —
  a. absolute Job 18:2; Job 38:20; Job 42:3; Ps 49:21; Ps 82:5; Prov 24:12; Isa 6:9; Isa 6:10; Isa 44:18; Dan 12:10; Hos 4:14; Hos 14:10 שׁמעתי ולא אבין I heard but I could not understand Dan 12:8.
  b. accusative Job 15:9; Job 23:5; Job 36:29; Prov 2:5; Prov 2:9; Prov 20:24; Prov 28:5; Ps 19:13; Ps 92:7; Jer 9:11 יבין משׁפט Job 32:9; Prov 28:5 יבין דעת Prov 29:7.
  c. with כִּי 1Sam 3:8; 2Sam 12:19; Isa 43:10.
  d. with infinitive & לְ, יבין לָדָֽעַת Isa 32:4
3. observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider (with attention): —
  a. accusative Deut 32:7; Ps 5:2; Ps 50:22; Ps 94:7; Ps 94:8; Prov 23:1; Prov 21:29 (Qr) Dan 9:2; Dan 10:1.
  b. with לְ, Ps 73:17; Ps 139:2; Deut 32:29.
  c. with בְּ, Ezra 8:15; Neh 13:7; Dan 9:23.
  d. with אל, Ps 28:5.
  e. with עַל, Dan 11:30; Dan 11:37.
4. have discernment, insight, understanding Jer 49:7. Niph`al נְבֻנוֺתִי Isa 10:12 Participle נָבוֺן Gen 41:33 + 15 t.; plural נְבוֺנִים Jer 4:22, elsewhere נְבֹנִים Deut 1:13; Isa 5:22 (Baer) Eccl 9:11 נְבֹנָיו Isa 29:14 be intelligent, discreet, discerning, have understanding 1Sam 16:18; Prov 1:5; Prov 10:13; Prov 14:6; Prov 16:21; Prov 17:28; Prov 19:25; Eccl 9:11; Isa 3:3; Isa 5:21; Isa 10:13; Isa 29:14; Jer 4:22; Hos 14:10 לֵב נָבוֺן intelligent mind Prov 14:33; Prov 15:14; Prov 18:15 נָבוֺן וְחָכָם Gen 41:33; Gen 41:39 חכם ונבון Deut 4:6; 1Kgs 3:12 חכמים ונבנים Deut 1:13. Po. יְבוֺנְַנֵהוּ he attentively considereth him Deut 32:10. Hiph`il Perfect הֵבִין Job 28:33 + 5 t.; Imperfect יָבִין Isa 28:9 + 4 t.; וַיָּבֶן 2Chr 11:23; Dan 9:22 Infinitive הָבִין Ps 32:9 + 9 t.; Imperative הָבֵן Dan 8:16 + 12 t.; Participle מֵבִין Prov 28:7 + 26 t.; —
1. understand: —
  a. absolute Isa 29:16; Isa 40:21; Isa 56:11; 1Kgs 3:11; Ps 32:9; Dan 8:17; Dan 10:12.
  b. accusative 1Chr 28:9; Job 28:23; Prov 1:2; Prov 1:6; Prov 8:5; Prov 14:8; Isa 28:19; Dan 8:23; Mic 4:12 מֵבִין one with understanding Prov 8:9; Prov 17:10; Prov 17:24; Prov 28:2; Prov 28:7; Prov 28:11 מְבִינֵי מַדָּע Dan 1:4 able to understand (i.e. old enough) Neh 8:3; Neh 10:29, compare Neh 8:2 (followed by לִשׁמֹעַ).
2. give heed to, attend to, observe, discern, absolute Isa 57:1; 2Chr 11:23; Dan 8:5 with בְּ Neh 8:12; Dan 9:23; Dan 10:11 מֵבִין בְּ skilled in 2Chr 26:5; 2Chr 34:12 with אֶל Ps 33:15 בין טוב לרע 1Kgs 3:9. 3 give understanding make understand, teach: —
  a. absolute Dan 8:27; Dan 9:22.
  b. with accusative of person Ps 119:34; Ps 119:73; Ps 119:125; Ps 119:130; Ps 119:144; Ps 119:169; Job 32:8; Neh 8:7; Neh 8:9; Isa 40:14.
  c. with לְ person 2Chr 35:3; Dan 11:33 with לְ person & accusative of thing Job 6:24; Dan 8:16.
  d. בְּ of thing Neh 8:8, + accusative of person Dan 1:17.
  e. double accusative Isa 28:9; Ps 119:27; Dan 10:14 מֵבִין teacher 1Chr 15:22; 1Chr 25:7; 1Chr 25:8; 1Chr 27:32; Ezra 8:16. Hithpa`el Perfect הִתְבּוֺנָ֑ן Isa 1:3 + 6 t.; Imperfect אֶתְבּוֺנֵן Job 23:15 + 3 t.; אֶתְבּוֺנָ֑ן Job 32:12 + 5 t.; יִתְבּוֺנְנוּ Ps 107:43 + 2 t.; יִתְבּוֺנָ֑נוּ Isa 14:16; Isa 43:18.
1. shew oneself attentive, consider diligently: —
  a. absolute Job 11:11; Job 23:15; Isa 1:3; Jer 2:10; Jer 9:16.
  b. accusative Job 37:14; Ps 107:43; Ps 119:95; Isa 43:18; Isa 52:15.
  c. with אֶל 1Kgs 3:21; Isa 14:16.
  d. with עַל Job 31:1; Ps 37:10
  e. with עד Job 32:12; Job 38:18. feminine with בְּ Job 30:20; Jer 23:20 (= Jer 30:24).
2. get understanding, understand Job 26:14; Ps 119:104.
3. shew oneself to have understanding Ps 119:100

Strong's Definition H995
understand, understanding, consider, understood, prudent, …
bîn
to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
  • to discern, understand, consider
    • (Qal)
      • to perceive, discern
        • "to understand, know (with the mind)"to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider"to have discernment, insight, understanding
      (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding"(Hiphil)
      • to understand
        • "to cause to understand, give understanding, teach
      (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently"(Polel) to teach, instruct
    be prudent, regard
Variations 80 forms of this word
Translations 124 English renderings
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Word Parts
דָּֽעַת
דָּֽעַת
Root word knowledge, know, knowest, cunning, knew, …
Dictionary form: דַּעַת · da-AT
Vowels & Accents
Hebrew Alephbet
Grammar Ncfsa
Noun — Common, feminine singular, absolute state
דָּֽעַת Speech Noun Type Common Gender Feminine Number Singular State Absolute
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In the KJV here: knowledge
knowledge ×34 of knowledge ×10 and knowledge ×8 the knowledge ×4 and in knowledge ×3 by his knowledge ×3 to know ×3 and the knowledge ×2
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knowledge — Modernized KJV; broadest, most versatile rendering.
understanding — Emphasizes comprehension and insight over mere facts.
awareness — Prefer when the nuance is conscious recognition or perception.
discernment — Highlights wise, discriminating judgment; good in wisdom contexts.
expertise — Use when skilled or technical knowledge (e.g. craftsmanship) is implied.
knowing — Verbal-noun form; suits relational or experiential knowledge.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB3458 H1847

BDB3457 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB3459

דַּ֫עַת noun femininePs 139:6 Dan 12:4 (masculine Prov 2:10; Prov 14:6, possibly Job 33:3 Ew§174 g) knowledge (properly Infinitive, which appears clearly Gen 2:9; Gen 2:17; Jer 22:16) — absolute דַּ֫עַת Gen 2:9 + 35 t.; דָּ֑עַת Josh 20:3 + 35 t.; construct דַּ֫עַת Num 24:16 + 10 t.; suffix דַּעְתִּי Prov 22:17 דַּעְתְּךָ Job 10:7 דַּעְתֵּךְ Isa 47:10 דַּעְתּוֺ Prov 3:20; Isa 53:11 דַּעְתְּכֶם Job 13:2 דַּעְתָּם Isa 44:25 —

1. a. knowledge, perception in phrase ׳בִּבְלִי ד Deut 4:42 = unintenionally, Deut 19:4; Josh 20:3 (where P's synonym is בִּשְׁגָגָה vJosh 20:3 vJosh 20:9, compare Num 35:11; Num 35:15), vNum 35:5 without knowing ׳מִבְּלִי ד Isa 5:13 ( = before they knew it, suddenly).
  b. = skill (in work-manship) Exod 31:3; Exod 35:31 (both P; both || תְּבוּנָה and חָכְמָה), 1Kgs 7:14 (followed by infinitive); creative skill Isa 40:14 (|| אֹרַח מִשְׁפָּט, דֶּרֶךְ תְּבוּנוֺת).
  c. of prophetic knowledge עליון ׳יֹדֵעַ ד Num 24:16 (JE), compare Ps 19:3.
  d. especially knowledge with moral quality Gen 2:9; Gen 2:17 (J; in both verbal force, טוֺב וָרַע ׳הַדּ the knowing good and evil).
  e. knowledge possessed by God Job 10:7; Ps 139:6; Prov 3:20 (|| חָכְמָה and תְּבוּנָה), Prov 21:12 taught by God to men Ps 94:10; Ps 119:66 (|| טוּב טַעַם), Prov 2:6 (|| תְּבוּנָה and חָכְמָה). feminine דַּעַתרֿוּחַ = windy (unreal) knowledge Job 15:2.
2. especially in Wisdom Literature = discernment, understanding, wisdom:
  a. Job 13:2; Job 33:3 (שְׂפָתַי ׳ד), לֹא בְּדַעַת Job 34:35(|| חכמה), Prov 8:9; Prov 8:10 (|| מוסר), Prov 10:4; Prov 11:9; Prov 18:15 (twice in verse); Prov 22:12; Prov 29:7, compare Isa 32:4; Isa 53:11; Jer 10:14 = Jer 51:17 בבלי דעת Job 35:16; Job 36:12 ׳בלי ד Job 38:2; Job 42:3, ׳בְּלֹא ד Prov 19:2 || תְּבוּנָה Prov 17:27; Isa 44:19 ׳ת + חכמה Prov 24:4, || מְזִמָּה Prov 1:4; Prov 5:2 מְזִמּוֺת ׳ד Prov 8:12 || verb עָרַם Prov 19:25 || מֹצֵעוֺת Prov 22:20 || מוּסָר Prov 12:1; Prov 19:27; Prov 23:12 || תּוֺרָה Mal 2:7 || חכמה Prov 14:6; Eccl 1:16; Eccl 1:18; Eccl 2:21; Eccl 2:26; Eccl 7:12; Eccl 9:10: connected with חָכָם Prov 21:11; Eccl 12:9 דברי חכמים Prov 22:17; Isa 33:6 (חכמת) Isa 44:25 (חכמים); wisdom of magicians Isa 47:10; Dan 1:4 (|| חָכְמָה and מַדָּע).
  b. in highest sense, knowledge of God (including obedience) Hos 4:1; Hos 4:6 (מִבְּלִי הַדַּעַת), vHos 4:6; Hos 6:6; Job 21:14; Prov 2:5 (|| ׳יראת י), so Isa 11:2; Isa 58:2; Jer 22:16 (verbal force, with accusative), Prov 9:10 (קדשׁים ׳ד, || ׳יראת י), Prov 30:3 (id., || חָכְמָה); see also ׳ראשׁית ד ׳יִרְאַת י Prov 1:7 (|| חָכְמָה מוּסָר), vProv 1:22 vProv 1:29 (|| ׳יִרְאַת י) Prov 2:10 (|| חָכְמָה).
  c. opposed to אִוֶּלֶת Prov 12:23; Prov 13:16; Prov 14:18; Prov 15:2 compare vProv 15:7, also vProv 15:14.
  d. ׳שִׂפְתֵידֿ Prov 14:7; Prov 20:15 ׳אישׁ ד Prov 24:5 (|| גֶּבֶר חָכָם). — Dan 12:4 is dubious; ᵐ5 Bev read ותרכה הָרָעֹת.

Strong's Definition H1847
knowledge, know, knowest, cunning, knew, …
daʿat
knowledge
  • knowledge
    • knowledge, perception, skill
      • "discernment, understanding, wisdom
Variations 24 forms of this word
Translations 29 English renderings
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