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Strongs H998

H998

בִּינָה (bîynâh) n-f (bee-naw')
Source: from H995;
Meaning: understanding
KJV: knowledge, meaning, × perfectly, understanding, wisdom.

Brown, Driver, Briggs lexicon entry

בִּינָה n.f. understandingthe actthe facultythe object of knowledgepersonified {108}

Appears in a total of 38 verses:

PRO 2:3

OET-LV: 3If/because if to_discernment you_will_call to_understanding you_will_give_forth voice_of_your.   (PRO_2:3)

OET-RV: 3if you’ll call out for insight,
 ⇔ ≈ raising your voice to ask for understanding, (PRO 2:3)

ISA 33:19

OET-LV: 19DOM a_people barbarous not you_will_see a_people too_deep_of language for_hearing stammering_of tongue there_is_not understanding.   (ISA_33:19)

OET-RV: 19 (ISA 33:19)

PRO 3:5

OET-LV: 5trust to YHWH in_all heart_of_your and_near/to understanding_of_your_own do_not depend.   (PRO_3:5)

OET-RV: 5Trust in Yahweh with everything in you,
 ⇔ ^ and don’t rely on your own logic. (PRO 3:5)

JOB 28:12

OET-LV: 12and_(the)_wisdom from_where will_it_be_found and_where this is_the_place_of understanding.   (JOB_28:12)

OET-RV:  ⇔  12But where can wisdom be found,
 ⇔ ≈ and where does understanding live? (JOB 28:12)

PRO 9:10

OET-LV: 10is_the_beginning_of wisdom the_fear_of YHWH and_the_knowledge_of the_holy_one(s) is_understanding.   (PRO_9:10)

OET-RV: 10The first step towards being wise is to strive to obey Yahweh,
 ⇔ and being aware of the heavenly beings is the beginning of understanding, (PRO 9:10)

ISA 27:11

OET-LV: 11When_dry_up branch[es]_of_its they_are_broken_off women are_coming they_are_setting_light_to it if/because not is_a_people_of understanding(s) it therefore yes/correct/thus/so not he_will_have_compassion_on_it the_one_of_who_made_it and_the_one_of_who_formed_it not he_will_show_favour_to_it.   (ISA_27:11)

OET-RV: 11 (ISA 27:11)

DAN 9:22

OET-LV: 22And_he_gave_understanding and_he/it_spoke with_me and_he_said Oh_Dāniyyʼēl now I_have_come_forth to_give_you_insight understanding.   (DAN_9:22)

OET-RV: 22He told me, “Daniel, I’ve come here now to give you insight and to help you understand. (DAN 9:22)

CH2 2:12

OET-LV: 12 and_now I_send a_man wise who_knows understanding (to) abi.   (CH2_2:12)

OET-RV: 12Blessed be Yisrael’s god Yahweh who made the heavens and the earth, who’s given King David the king a wise son with insight and understanding, who’ll build a temple for Yahweh and a palace for his kingdom. (CH2 2:12)

ISA 29:14

OET-LV: 14For_so/thus/hence here_I he_will_repeat to_deal_wonderfully_with DOM the_people the_this very_(deal_wonderfully) and_a_wonder and_it_will_perish the_wisdom_of its_wise_people and_the_understanding_of its_understanding_people it_will_hide_itself.   (ISA_29:14)

OET-RV: 14 (ISA 29:14)

JOB 28:28

OET-LV: 28And_he/it_said to_humankind here the_fear_of my_master it is_wisdom and_to_turn from_evil is_understanding.   (JOB_28:28)

OET-RV: 28Then he told humankind,
 ⇔ ‘Listen, obeying the master—that’s wisdom,
 ⇔ along with turning away from doing evil.’ (JOB 28:28)

ISA 11:2

OET-LV: 2And_it_will_rest on/upon/above_him/it the_spirit_of YHWH a_spirit_of wisdom and_understanding a_spirit_of counsel and_strength a_spirit_of knowledge and_the_fear_of YHWH.   (ISA_11:2)

OET-RV: 2Yahweh’s spirit will be with him
 ⇔ a spirit of wisdom and understanding,
 ⇔ a spirit of good advice and strength,
 ⇔ a spirit of knowledge and striving to obey Yahweh. (ISA 11:2)

JOB 38:4

OET-LV: 4Where were_you when_I_founded the_earth tell if you_know understanding.   (JOB_38:4)

OET-RV:  ⇔  4Where were you when I laid the world’s foundations?
 ⇔ Do tell me, if you understand that. (JOB 38:4)

DEU 4:6

OET-LV: 6And_you(pl)_will_take_care and_you(pl)_will_observe_them if/because it be_your_wisdom_of_will and_your_of_understanding to_the_eyes_of the_peoples which they_will_hear DOM all_of the_regulations the_these and_they_will_say certainly is_a_people wise and_understanding the_nation (the)_great (the)_this.   (DEU_4:6)

OET-RV: 6Follow them faithfully because that will lead to wisdom such that people in other countries will notice that this great nation has wisdom and understanding. (DEU 4:6)

JER 23:20

OET-LV: 20Not it_will_turn_back the_anger of_YHWH until he_has_brought_about and_unto he_has_carried_out the_purposes_of his/its_heart at_the_end_of the_days you(pl)_will_understand (in)_it understanding.   (JER_23:20)

OET-RV: 20 (JER 23:20)

PRO 4:1

OET-LV: 4listen_to Oh_children the_correction_of a_father and_be_attentive to_know understanding.   (PRO_4:1)

OET-RV: 4My children, listen to your father’s teachings.
 ⇔ ≈ Pay attention so you’ll learn well, (PRO 4:1)

PRO 23:4

OET-LV: 4Do_not labour to_gain_riches from_your_of_understanding cease.   (PRO_23:4)

OET-RV: 4Don’t just work to get rich.
 ⇔ Your wisdom should tell you to stop. (PRO 23:4)

DAN 10:1

OET-LV: 10in_year three to/for_Kōresh/(Coresh/Cyrus) the_king_of Pāraş a_message it_was_revealed to/for_Dāniyyʼēl whom it_had_been_called his/its_name Bēləţəshaʼʦʦar and_was_truth the_message and_a_war great and_he_understood DOM the_message and_understanding to_him/it by_vision.   (DAN_10:1)

OET-RV: 10In the third year of the reign of Persian King Koresh (Cyrus), a message was revealed to Daniel (also named Belteshatstsar). The message was true, and it concerned was a large conflict. He understood the message and had an understanding of the vision. (DAN 10:1)

PRO 1:2

OET-LV: 2To_know wisdom and_discipline to_teach words/messages_of understanding.   (PRO_1:2)

OET-RV: 2These will help you to know wisdom and instruction,
 ⇔ ≈ and to comprehend sayings that give understanding. (PRO 1:2)

PRO 7:4

OET-LV: 4Say to_wisdom sister_of_are_my you and_a_relative to_discernment you_will_call.   (PRO_7:4)

OET-RV: 4Tell wisdom that she’s your sister,
 ⇔ ≈ and call understanding a close relative, (PRO 7:4)

JOB 39:26

OET-LV: 26From_your_of_understanding does_it_soar a_falcon does_it_spread_out wings_of_its to_the_south.   (JOB_39:26)

OET-RV:  ⇔  26Is it your wisdom that the hawk uses to soar,
 ⇔ ≈ and why it spreads its wings to migrate south? (JOB 39:26)

PRO 8:14

OET-LV: 14To_me counsel and_sound_wisdom I am_understanding to_me strength.   (PRO_8:14)

OET-RV: 14Good advice and sound wisdom are mine.
 ⇔ I have understanding and strength. (PRO 8:14)

PRO 9:6

OET-LV: 6Abandon foolish_things and_live and_advance in_the_way_of understanding.   (PRO_9:6)

OET-RV: 6Abandon foolish ways and live,
 ⇔ ≈ and walk on the path of understanding. (PRO 9:6)

JOB 39:17

OET-LV: 17If/because he_has_made_it_forget god wisdom and_not he_gave_a_share to/for_her/it in_understanding.   (JOB_39:17)

OET-RV: 17Yes, God didn’t give her much wisdom,
 ⇔ ≈ and he didn’t fill her with much understanding. (JOB 39:17)

JOB 20:3

OET-LV: 3the_correction_of my_insult_of_of I_have_heard and_spirit from_my_of_understanding it_answers_me.   (JOB_20:3)

OET-RV: 3I’ve heard your correction and it insults me,
 ⇔ and a spirit beyond my understanding answers me. (JOB 20:3)

PRO 4:7

OET-LV: 7the_beginning_of wisdom acquire wisdom and_on/over_all acquisition_of_your acquire understanding.   (PRO_4:7)

OET-RV: 7Wisdom is the priority—get hold of it,
 ⇔ and more than anything, acquire understanding. (PRO 4:7)

DAN 1:20

OET-LV: 20And_all/each/any/every matter_of wisdom_of understanding which he_sought from_them the_king and_he/it_found_them ten hands above all_of the_magicians/soothsayers the_conjurers who in_all his/its_kingdom.   (DAN_1:20)

OET-RV: 20in every matter of wisdom and understanding which the king asked them about, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers from throughout his entire kingdom. (DAN 1:20)

JOB 28:20

OET-LV: 20and_(the)_wisdom from_where does_it_come and_where this is_the_place_of understanding.   (JOB_28:20)

OET-RV: 20So then, where does wisdom come from?
 ⇔ ≈ Where then, does understanding live? (JOB 28:20)

CH1 12:33

OET-LV: 33 and_of_the_descendants_of Issachar who_knew_of (of)_understanding of_times to_know what will_it_do Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) chiefs_of_their were_two_hundred and_all relatives_of_their were_on mouth_of_their.   (CH1_12:33)

OET-RV:  •  33From Zevulun: 50,000 experienced warriors with each kind of weapon, and stoic in attitude. yet loyal. (CH1 12:33)

PRO 23:23

OET-LV: 23Truth buy and_do_not sell_it wisdom and_discipline and_understanding.   (PRO_23:23)

OET-RV: 23Acquire truth and don’t sell it,
 ⇔ and similarly for wisdom, instruction, understanding. (PRO 23:23)

PRO 30:2

OET-LV: 2If/because am_stupid I from_man and_not the_understanding_of a_person to_me.   (PRO_30:2)

OET-RV: 2I’m certainly among the stupid people
 ⇔ ≈ and lack the understanding that most people have, (PRO 30:2)

DAN 8:15

OET-LV: 15And_he/it_was when_I_saw I Dāniyyʼēl DOM the_vision and_I_sought understanding and_see/lo/see was_standing to_before_me like_the_appearance_of a_man.   (DAN_8:15)

OET-RV: 15While I, Daniel, was still trying to make sense of the vision that I’d seen, suddenly someone who looked like a man was standing in front of me. (DAN 8:15)

PRO 16:16

OET-LV: 16To_acquire wisdom how is_good more_than_gold and_to_acquire understanding is_chosen more_than_silver.   (PRO_16:16)

OET-RV: 16It’s better to acquire wisdom than gold,
 ⇔ and to choose understanding rather than silver. (PRO 16:16)

ISA 29:24

OET-LV: 24And_they_will_know those_who_go_astray_of spirit understanding and_those_who_murmur they_will_learn insight.   (ISA_29:24)

OET-RV: 24 (ISA 29:24)

CH1 22:12

OET-LV: 12Only may_he_give to_you YHWH insight and_understanding and_he_will_appoint_you over Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) and_to_keep DOM the_law_of YHWH god_of_your.   (CH1_22:12)

OET-RV: 12I also ask Yahweh to give you insight and understanding, and give you charge over Yisrael so that you can keep your god Yahweh’s regulations. (CH1 22:12)

JOB 34:16

OET-LV: 16And_if understanding hear this give_ear to_sound/voice my_words/messages_of_of.   (JOB_34:16)

OET-RV:  ⇔  16If you have understanding then hear this.
 ⇔ ≈ Listen to the words that I say. (JOB 34:16)

PRO 4:5

OET-LV: 5Acquire wisdom acquire understanding do_not forget and_do_not turn_aside from_the_words/messages_of my_mouth_of_of.   (PRO_4:5)

OET-RV: 5Acquire wisdom and understanding.
 ⇔ ≈ Always remember what I’ve told you and keep doing it. (PRO 4:5)

CH2 2:11

OET-LV: 11 and_ Ḩūrām _he/it_said YHWH be_blessed the_god_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) who he_has_made DOM the_heavens and_DOM the_earth/land who he_has_given to_Dāvid the_king a_son wise insight who_knows and_understanding who he_will_build a_house to/for_YHWH and_a_house for_his_of_royalty.   (CH2_2:11)

OET-RV: 11King Hiram of Tsor (Tyre) wrote back to King Shelomoh, “Yahweh has appointed you as king over his people because he loves them. (CH2 2:11)

JOB 38:36

OET-LV: 36Who has_he_put in_parts wisdom or who has_he_given to_heart understanding.   (JOB_38:36)

OET-RV: 36Who put wisdom into people’s minds,
 ⇔ ≈ or can give understanding to the mind? (JOB 38:36)

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