Strong’s H0998

בִּינָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

biynah

Pronunciation

bee-NAH

Definition

Understanding, insight, discernment

Meaning

understanding

Usage

The Hebrew word "binah" refers to the faculty of understanding, insight, or discernment. It is often used in the context of wisdom literature in the Bible, emphasizing the ability to perceive and comprehend the deeper meanings and implications of knowledge. "Binah" is not merely intellectual knowledge but involves a moral and spiritual dimension, guiding one to make righteous decisions.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 4:6;1 Chronicles 12:33;1 Chronicles 22:12;2 Chronicles 2:12;2 Chronicles 2:13;Job 20:3;Job 28:12;Job 28:20;Job 28:28;Job 34:16;Job 38:4;Job 38:36;Job 39:17;Job 39:26;Proverbs 1:2;Proverbs 2:3;Proverbs 3:5;Proverbs 4:1;Proverbs 4:5;Proverbs 4:7;Proverbs 7:4;Proverbs 8:14;Proverbs 9:6;Proverbs 9:10;Proverbs 16:16