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תּוּשִׁיָּה

𐤕𐤅𐤔𐤉𐤄

tûwshîyâh

H8454 noun

SILEX Entry

Root תם/ישׁ (uncertain) (uncertain), to be substantial, to have saving quality, to be resourceful

Definition

Sound wisdom, practical insight, or resourcefulness, especially in relation to achieving successful outcomes or well-being; refers to an inner quality combining knowledge, understanding, and the ability to apply these for benefit or success. The term may also denote enduring substance or effectiveness in planning or counsel.

Semantic Range

sound wisdom, practical insight, resourcefulness, effective counsel, ability, capacity, enduring substance, success, effective planning, practical understanding, deliverance, effectiveness

Root / Etymology

Root uncertain; often related to the root ישׁ (yāsha, 'to save/be delivered'), but the formation and vocalization are irregular, and some propose a hypothetical root conveying 'to be substantial' or 'have substance.' The term תּוּשִׁיָּה appears as an abstract noun, expressing the quality or faculty of effective intelligence, soundness, or capacity.

Historical & Contextual Notes

Predominantly found in the wisdom literature (especially Proverbs and Job), תּוּשִׁיָּה designates a blend of practical skill, shrewdness, and stable wisdom—attributes essential for leadership, sound advice, and success in life. In Proverbs, it is exclusive to Yahwistic wisdom, often paired with understanding and discreet counsel (see Proverbs 2:7, 3:21, 8:14). In Job, it may refer both to practical intelligence and to the enduring principles underlying creation (Job 12:16). English translations often render תּוּשִׁיָּה as 'sound wisdom,' 'success,' 'resourcefulness,' or 'substance,' but these may not always capture its full nuance of effective, actionable wisdom. The term differs from related Hebrew nouns like חָכְמָה (chokhmah, 'wisdom'), which emphasizes general skill or intelligence, and בִּינָה (binah, 'understanding'), which stresses discernment; תּוּשִׁיָּה specifically highlights capacity for success and well-founded action.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

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.

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Root Family

תם/ישׁ (t-m / y-š) — substantiality, saving quality, resourcefulness, effective capacity

Word Forms

3 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H8454-02 תּוּשִׁיָּֽה tushiyah HNcfsa sound wisdom resourceful wisdom 6
H8454-03 וְ/תוּשִׁיָּ֖ה vetushiyah HC/Ncfsa and wisdom sound resourcefulness 5
H8454-01 לְֽ/ת֫וּשִׁיָּ֥ה letushiyah HR/Ncfsa to-sound-wisdom to resourceful wisdom 1

Occurrences in Scripture

12 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H8454-02 Isaiah 28:29 תּוּשִׁיָּֽה tushiyah HNcfsa wisdom resourceful wisdom
H8454-03 Micah 6:9 וְ/תוּשִׁיָּ֖ה vetushiyah HC/Ncfsa and wisdom sound resourcefulness
H8454-02 Proverbs 2:7 תּוּשִׁיָּ֑ה tushiyah HNcfsa sound-wisdom resourceful wisdom
H8454-02 Proverbs 3:21 תֻּ֝שִׁיָּ֗ה tushiyah HNcfsa sound wisdom resourceful wisdom
H8454-03 Proverbs 8:14 וְ/תוּשִׁיָּ֑ה vetushiyah HC/Ncfsa and sound wisdom sound resourcefulness
H8454-02 Proverbs 18:1 תּ֝וּשִׁיָּ֗ה tushiyah HNcfsa sound wisdom resourceful wisdom
H8454-02 Job 5:12 תּוּשִׁיָּֽה tushiyah HNcfsa success resourceful wisdom
H8454-03 Job 6:13 וְ֝/תֻשִׁיָּ֗ה vetushiyah HC/Ncfsa and wisdom sound resourcefulness
H8454-01 Job 11:6 לְֽ/ת֫וּשִׁיָּ֥ה letushiyah HR/Ncfsa to-sound-wisdom to resourceful wisdom
H8454-03 Job 12:16 וְ/תֽוּשִׁיָּ֑ה vetushiyah HC/Ncfsa and wisdom sound resourcefulness
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