נָ֭בוֹן
𐤍𐤁𐤅𐤍
bîyn
discerning
To perceive or understand, especially through careful observation or discernment; to have insight or comprehension. The verb often denotes an active process of distinguishing or discerning between things, such as understanding a message, situation, or instruction; in some contexts, it can also mean to be wise or prudent in decisions and actions.
Proverbs 14:33 · Word #2
Lexicon H995
| Lemma | בִּין |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤉𐤍 |
| Transliteration | bîyn |
| Strong's | H995 |
| Definition | To perceive or understand, especially through careful observation or discernment; to have insight or comprehension. The verb often denotes an active process of distinguishing or discerning between things, such as understanding a message, situation, or instruction; in some contexts, it can also mean to be wise or prudent in decisions and actions. |
Morphology HVNrmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | N — Niphal — Simple passive or reflexive |
| Conjugation | r — Participle Active — The one doing the action |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | discerning |
SIBI-P1 Translation H995-32
discerning one
| Morphological Notes | Niphal participle, masculine singular, absolute; stative/passive nuance describing a man marked by discernment. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the root בין, whose core idea is distinguishing or perceiving by mental separation. As a Niphal masculine singular participle, it describes a man characterized by discernment—one who is in a state of having understanding. |
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