תֻּ֝שִׁיָּ֗ה
𐤕𐤔𐤉𐤄
tushiyah
sound wisdom
or תֻּשִׁיָּה; from an unused root probably meaning to substantiate; support or (by implication) ability, i.e. (direct) help, (in purpose) an undertaking, (intellectual) understanding; enterprise, that which (thing as it) is, substance, (sound) wisdom, working.
H8454
Proverbs 3:21 · Word #6
Lexicon H8454
| Lemma | תּוּשִׁיָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤅𐤔𐤉𐤄 |
| Transliteration | tûwshîyâh |
| Strong's | H8454 |
| In-context | sound wisdom |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H8454-01
substantial wisdom
| Root | ישה (y-š-h) |
| Core Meanings | substance, solidity, stability, support, effective resourcefulness |
| Semantic Range | sound wisdom, practical insight, resourcefulness, effective counsel, competence, stability of purpose, substantive understanding |
| Conceptual Significance | Often appearing in Wisdom literature (especially Proverbs and Job), תּוּשִׁיָּה denotes not merely intellectual insight but wisdom that is grounded, effective, and enduring. It reflects a divinely sourced solidity of mind and purpose that enables righteous action and successful living. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular absolute (HNcfsa). Abstract formation with -iyyah ending, denoting a quality or state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun תּוּשִׁיָּה is a feminine singular abstract noun derived from a root likely meaning "to substantiate" or "to make firm." "Substantial wisdom" preserves the idea of solidity and grounded effectiveness inherent in the root, while accurately reflecting the feminine singular absolute form found in the morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ישה (substance, solidity, stability, support, effective resourcefulness)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H8454-02 |
vetushiyah | and sound-wisdom |
Word Usage (12 occurrences of H8454)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 28:29 | תּוּשִׁיָּֽה | tushiyah | wisdom |
| Micah 6:9 | וְ/תוּשִׁיָּ֖ה | vetushiyah | and wisdom |
| Proverbs 2:7 | תּוּשִׁיָּ֑ה | tushiyah | sound-wisdom |