בִּינָה
Understanding
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What does בִּינָה (binah) mean in the Bible?
בִּינָה (binah) is a Hebrew word meaning "understanding". understanding Usage: knowledge, meaning, × perfectly, understanding, wisdom. Understanding shapes speech and behavior toward wisdom. This term runs through the canonical themes of Revelation, Wisdom.
Meaning
Intellectual grasp that penetrates meaning; discernment that grasps the inner sense and purpose of something
understanding Usage: knowledge, meaning, × perfectly, understanding, wisdom.
Why This Word Matters
Understanding shapes speech and behavior toward wisdom. Proverbs 10:13
Understanding guards decisions and preserves the believer’s path. Proverbs 2:1-11
Understanding helps believers navigate complex moral situations. Proverbs 4:1-9
Understanding enables people to apply wisdom correctly. Proverbs 8:1-11
Understanding represents the transformation that comes from accepting wisdom. Proverbs 9:1-6
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
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