Hebrew · H3820, G4907 · unreviewed

לֵב

The heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything · understanding

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לֵב H3820 the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything
Pronunciation lev
The seat of will, intellect, and emotion—the inner moral and spiritual center governing all human motivation and choice.
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σύνεσις G4907 understanding
Pronunciation sýnesis
Understanding as active comprehension combining perception and mental grasp, distinct from wisdom's broader knowledge
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What does לֵב (lev) mean in the Bible?

לֵב · σύνεσις is a Hebrew word meaning "heart, inner discernment".

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Meaning

heart, inner discernment
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