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PROVERBS 1:2
KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what Proverbs 1:2 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;”
Medium popularity: 170 searches a month
Popularity relative to other verses in Proverbs chapter 1 using average monthly Google searches.
Proverbs 1:2 Translation & Meaning
What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].
KJV Verse | Original Hebrew | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Hebrew word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Hebrew word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
“To know” | לָדַ֣עַת | To know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.) | know |
“wisdom” | חָכְמָ֣ה | Wisdom (in a good sense) | wisdom |
“and instruction;” | וּמוּסָ֑ר | Properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint | instruction |
“to perceive” | לְ֝הָבִ֗ין | To separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand | perceive |
“the words” | אִמְרֵ֥י | Something said | words |
“of understanding;” | בִינָֽה׃ | Understanding | understanding |
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1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
Sources:
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