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בִּין (bin)

בִּין (bin) (Hebrew Lexicon • H995 • to understand, discern, perceive): to understand, discern, perceive. To separate mentally, discern between good and evil, perceive deep spiritual truth. It is closely linked with חָכָם (hakam) (Hebrew Lexicon • H2450 • wise, skilled, discerning): wise, skilled, discerning. Wise, judicious, skilled in ethical living and practical craftsmanship, receptive to instruction.

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include 1 Kings 3:9 : "Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?"; AP.BAR 6:53: "They will not discern a judgment for anyone, nor will they free a region from injury, because they can do nothing, like crows in the middle of heaven and earth."; Ecclesiastes 8:5 : "Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment.". Related canonical books and chapters: Proverbs 2 ( Proverbs • Chapter 2 (22 verses)), Romans 14 ( Romans • Chapter 14 (23 verses)), Matthew 7 ( Matthew • Chapter 7 (29 verses)).

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בִּין
bin
H995 Hebrew
to understand, discern, perceive

to understand, discern, perceive. To separate mentally, discern between good and evil, perceive deep spiritual truth.

חָכָם
hakam
H2450 Hebrew
wise, skilled, discerning

wise, skilled, discerning. Wise, judicious, skilled in ethical living and practical craftsmanship, receptive to instruction.

ἐπίγνωσις
epignosis
G1922 Greek
acquaintance, discernment, recognition

acquaintance, discernment, recognition. Primary meaning: acquaintance, discernment, recognition. Strong's: recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement. Lexical nuances: acquaintance, discernment, recognition (Plut., al.): Phl 1:9 , Col 3:10 ; c. gen. rei, Col 1:9 2:2 , Phm 6 ; τ. ἀληθείας , I Ti 2:4 , II Ti 2:25 3:7 , Tit 1:1 , He 10:26 ; τ. ἁμαρτίας , Ro 3:20 ; c. gen. pers., of God: Eph 1:17 , Col 1:10 , II Pe 1:2 , 3 ; of Christ: Eph 4:13 , II Pe 1:8 2:20 ; of God and Christ: II Pe 1:2 ; κατ ̓ ἐ. , Ro 10:2 ; ἔχειν ἐν ἐ. , Ro 1:28 (v. AR, Eph. , 248 ff.; and...

חָכְמָה
hokma
H2451 Hebrew
wisdom, skill, godly discernment

wisdom, skill, godly discernment. Skillful living, moral insight, master craftsmanship; theological personification in Proverbs 8 co-working with God at creation; fear of the Lord is its beginning.

בִּינָה
bina
H998 Hebrew
understanding, discernment, insight

understanding, discernment, insight. Discernment, intellectual faculty of comprehension, analytical insight guiding moral choices.

Proverbs 2
Connected via בִּינָה (bina) 86% Chapter
Proverbs • Chapter 2 (22 verses)

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

φρόνησις
phronesis
G5428 Greek
understanding, practical wisdom, prudence

understanding, practical wisdom, prudence. Primary meaning: understanding, practical wisdom, prudence. Strong's: mental action or activity, i.e. intellectual or moral insight. Lexical nuances: understanding, practical wisdom, prudence : Lk 1:17 , Eph 1:8 .†

Romans 14
Connected via Matthew 7 79% Chapter
Romans • Chapter 14 (23 verses)

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

Matthew 7
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Matthew • Chapter 7 (29 verses)

Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

Proverbs 18
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Proverbs • Chapter 18 (24 verses)

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 27 (30 verses)

Many have sinned for a thing indifferent; And he that seeks to multiply gain will turn his eye away. A nail will stick fast between the joinings of stones; And sin will thrust itself in between buying and selling. Unless a man hold on diligently in the fear of the Lord, His ho...

Proverbs 21
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Proverbs • Chapter 21 (31 verses)

The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts. To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

דַּעַת
daat
H1847 Hebrew
knowledge, intimate insight

knowledge, intimate insight. Experiential knowledge, intimate moral perception; preeminently the knowledge of God (Da'at Elohim) uniting intellect and will.

Galatians 3
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Galatians • Chapter 3 (29 verses)

O foolish Galatians , who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are ye so... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Abram/Abraham .

Proverbs 17
Connected via Proverbs 18 76% Chapter
Proverbs • Chapter 17 (28 verses)

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the ...

1 Corinthians 6
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1 Corinthians • Chapter 6 (20 verses)

Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Know ye not that we shall judge ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

γινώσκω
ginosko
G1097 Greek
to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand, to know, realize, to become known

to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand, to know, realize, to become known. Primary meaning: to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand, to know, realize, to become known, to know. Strong's: to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed). Lexical nuances: to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand ; in past tenses to know, realize ; pass., to become known : c. acc., Mt 22:18 , Mk 5:43 , Col 4:8 , I Th 3:5 , al. Pass., Mt 10:26 , Phl 4:5 , al.; seq. ὅτι , Mt 21:45 , Jo 4:1 , al.; τί , Mt 6:3 ; ἀπό , Mk 15:45 ; ὅ , Ro 7:15 ; τ. λεγόμενα , Lk 18:34 ; τ. θέλημα , Lk 12:47 ; τ. καρδίας , Lk 16:15 ; c acc. pers., of recog...

Proverbs 1
Connected via חָכְמָה (hokma) 75% Chapter
Proverbs • Chapter 1 (33 verses)

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David , king of Israel ; To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; Mentions: Solomon , David , Jacob/Israel .

Psalms 1
Connected via Matthew 7 75% Chapter
Psalms • Chapter 1 (6 verses)

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the riv...

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus
Connected via The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus 27 75% Apocrypha
Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical • 51 Chapters

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus ( Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical , 51 chapters). Key figures: Lot , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Adam , Aaron , Enoch . Key places: Sin , Ophir , Jerusalem , Hermon , Jericho , Pishon . Opens with: "All wisdom comes from the Lord, And is with him forever...."

Proverbs 8
Connected via חָכְמָה (hokma) 75% Chapter
Proverbs • Chapter 8 (36 verses)

Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.

Ecclesiastes 8
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Ecclesiastes • Chapter 8 (17 verses)

Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God. Be not hasty to go out of his sight...

רָאָה
raa
H7200 Hebrew
to see, inspect, perceive, provide

to see, inspect, perceive, provide. To behold, inspect; theologically God's sovereign oversight and gracious provision: Yahweh-Yireh ('The LORD will provide', Genesis 22:14).

Proverbs 11
Connected via Proverbs 18 74% Chapter
Proverbs • Chapter 11 (31 verses)

A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

Proverbs 23
Connected via Matthew 7 74% Chapter
Proverbs • Chapter 23 (35 verses)

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.

Romans 2
Connected via Matthew 7 74% Chapter
Romans • Chapter 2 (29 verses)

Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. An... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

ἐπιγινώσκω
epiginosko
G1921 Greek
to observe, perceive, discern, recognize, to discover, ascertain, determine

to observe, perceive, discern, recognize, to discover, ascertain, determine. Primary meaning: to observe, perceive, discern, recognize, to discover, ascertain, determine. Strong's: to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. Lexical nuances: "directive" of γινώσκω (AR, Eph. , 249), as in cl.;

חֵן
hen
H2580 Hebrew
grace, favor, charm, acceptance

grace, favor, charm, acceptance. Grace, unmerited favor, charm; finding grace in the eyes of the LORD (Noah in Genesis 6:8; Moses in Exodus 33:17).

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 5 (15 verses)

Set not your heart upon your goods; And say not, They are sufficient for me. Follow not your own mind and your strength, To walk in the desires of your heart; And say not, Who shall have dominion over me? For the Lord will surely take vengeance on you.

John 7
Connected via Proverbs 18 72% Chapter
John • Chapter 7 (53 verses)

After these things Jesus walked in Galilee : for he would not walk in Judaea, because the Jews sought to kill him. Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Moses , David , Galilee , Jerusalem , Bethlehem 1 .

Proverbs 16
Connected via Matthew 7 72% Chapter
Proverbs • Chapter 16 (33 verses)

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 2 (18 verses)

My son, if you come to serve the Lord, Prepare your soul for temptation. Set your heart aright, and constantly endure, And make not haste in time of calamity. Cleave to him, and depart not, That you may be increased at your latter end.

שֵׁם
sem
H8034 Hebrew
name, memorial, reputation

name, memorial, reputation. Name, reputation, renown, character; especially the Name of the LORD representing His self-revelation, holy presence dwelling at the sanctuary, and locus of worship.

יָדַע
yada
H3045 Hebrew
to know, perceive, choose

to know, perceive, choose. To know, ascertain, experience, perceive; in covenant context denotes experiential intimacy, recognition of authority, and divine election ('You only have I known').

Proverbs 10
Connected via חָכָם (hakam) 71% Chapter
Proverbs • Chapter 10 (32 verses)

The proverbs of Solomon . A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the subst... Mentions: Solomon .

δέησις
deesis
G1162 Greek
a wanting, need, an asking, entreaty, supplica­tion, prayer

a wanting, need, an asking, entreaty, supplica­tion, prayer. Primary meaning: a wanting, need, an asking, entreaty, supplica­tion, prayer, petition. Strong's: a petition. Lexical nuances: a wanting, need (so Ps 21(22):25 ). an asking, entreaty, supplica­tion ; in NT always addressed to God: Lk 1:13 , II Co 1:11 , Phl 1:19 , II Ti 1:3 , Ja 5:16 , I Pe 3:12 (LXX) ; with νηστεῖαι , Lk 2:37 ; προσευχή, -αί , Eph 6:18 , Phl 4:6 , I Ti 2:1 5:5 ; ἱκετηρίαι , He 5:7 ; προσκαρτέρησις , Eph 6:18 ; ἐντεύξεις , I Ti 2:1 ; δ. ποιεῖσθαι (Deiss., BS , 250), Lk 5:33 , Phl 1:4 (pl.), I Ti 2:1 ; ...

Scripture Passages (24)

Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?

They will not discern a judgment for anyone, nor will they free a region from injury, because they can do nothing, like crows in the middle of heaven and earth.

Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment.

For this is not the first day wherein your wisdom is manifested; but from the beginning of your days all the people have known your understanding, because the disposition of your heart is good.

I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?

Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?

And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;

For a holy spirit of discipline will flee deceit. And will start away from thoughts that are without understanding, And will be put to confusion when unrighteousness has come in.

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?

None can say, What is this? wherefore is that? For in his season they shall all be sought out. At his word the waters stood as a heap, And the receptacles of waters at the word of his mouth.

Among men void of understanding observe the opportunity; But stay continually among the thoughtful.

When heaven discerns kings to be over her, they will be whitened with the snows of Zalmon .

Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

All wisdom is the fear of the Lord; And in all wisdom is the doing of the law.

For great are your judgements, and hard to interpret; Therefore souls undisciplined went astray.

For you⌃ shall not find the depth of the heart of man, and you⌃ shall not perceive the things that he thinks: and how shall you⌃ search out God, which has made all these things, and know his mind, and comprehend his purpose? Nay, my brethren, provoke not the Lord our God to anger.

And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.

how then can your vessel comprehend the way of the Most High? and how can he that is already worn out with the corrupted world understand incorruption?

All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

Better is a man who has been diminished in wisdom because his mind is failing, but with the fear of God, than he who abounds in intelligence, but with transgression against the law of the Most High.

Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the Lord thy God will be with thee.

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