בִּין
To separate mentally (or distinguish ), i.e.(generally) understand
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What does בִּין (bin) mean in the Bible?
בִּין (bin) is a Hebrew word meaning "to separate mentally (or distinguish ), i.e.(generally) understand". to separate mentally (or distinguish), i. Transformation requires comprehension. The Levites’ explanation ensures that the Word moves from sound to understanding. This term runs through the canonical themes of Revelation, Wisdom.
Meaning
Understanding requires mental separation of distinct elements; discernment through analytical distinction rather than mere perception.
to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand BDB: discern Usage: attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man).
Why This Word Matters
Transformation requires comprehension. The Levites’ explanation ensures that the Word moves from sound to understanding. Hosea 14:9
Spiritual renewal includes restored discernment. Isaiah 29:17-24
Emphasizes thoughtful response. Nehemiah 8:1-8
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 48×
Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action 36×
Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action 12×
Hithpolel 15×
Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others 1×
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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