מַדָּ֥ע
𐤌𐤃𐤏
maddâʻ
knowledge
Concrete knowledge, understanding, or information possessed by an individual or group, especially as an accumulation of intellectual awareness, discernment, or skill. In context, it often refers to applied knowledge—expertise or informed understanding—especially in technical, administrative, or sacred settings.
Daniel 1:17 · Word #7
Lexicon H4093
| Lemma | מַדָּע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤃𐤏 |
| Transliteration | maddâʻ |
| Strong's | H4093 |
| Definition | Concrete knowledge, understanding, or information possessed by an individual or group, especially as an accumulation of intellectual awareness, discernment, or skill. In context, it often refers to applied knowledge—expertise or informed understanding—especially in technical, administrative, or sacred settings. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | knowledge |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4093-02
acquired knowledge
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from ידע and denotes the product or result of knowing rather than the act itself. "Acquired knowledge" reflects accumulated, possessed understanding in singular masculine absolute form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
acquired knowledge
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1's rendering is precise given the definition and context; 'acquired knowledge' fits well here. |