הֵבִ֔ין
𐤄𐤁𐤉𐤍
bîyn
had-understanding
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.
Daniel 1:17 · Word #13
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 HVhp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | h — Hiphil — Causative active |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | had-understanding |
SIBI-P1 Translation H995-17
he caused to discern
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Hiphil (causative), perfect, 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Hiphil stem expresses causation, so the verb denotes causing someone to understand or discern. "He caused to discern" preserves the root sense of distinguishing while reflecting the 3rd person masculine singular perfect form. |
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