מַדָּ֔ע
𐤌𐤃𐤏
mada
learning
or מַדַּע; from יָדַע; intelligence or consciousness; knowledge, science, thought.
Daniel 1:4 · Word #16
Lexicon H4093
| Lemma | מַדָּע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤃𐤏 |
| Transliteration | maddâʻ |
| Strong's | H4093 |
| In-context | learning |
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 |
SIBI-P1 H4093-02
knowledge
| Root | ידע (y-d-ʿ) |
| Core Meanings | to know, perceive, recognize, understand, experience |
| Semantic Range | knowledge, understanding, intelligence, awareness, insight, learned skill, science |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical context, מַדָּע reflects the valued capacity for discernment and informed understanding, often associated with wisdom traditions. It underscores that true knowledge is ultimately rooted in the fear of YHWH and is viewed as a divine endowment rather than merely human attainment. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine singular noun in the absolute state; derived nominal form from the verbal root ידע, expressing an abstract concept of knowing or understanding. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מַדָּע derives directly from the root ידע ("to know") and denotes the state or content of knowing. As a masculine singular absolute noun (HNcmsa), it is rendered as the singular abstract "knowledge," preserving both the root sense and the grammatical form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ידע (to know, perceive, recognize, understand, experience)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H3046-01 |
ahodeineh | I will cause him to know |
H1847-01 |
bedaeto | by his knowing |
H3045-01 |
behitevada | in making himself known |
Word Usage (6 occurrences of H4093)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 10:20 | בְּ/מַדָּֽעֲ/ךָ֗ | bemadaakha | in your thoughts |
| Daniel 1:4 | מַדָּ֔ע | mada | learning |
| Daniel 1:17 | מַדָּ֥ע | mada | knowledge |