מַדָּע
mad.da
“knowledge”
Definition
intelligence or consciousness
or מַדַּע; from H3045 (יָדַע);
- knowledge, thought 1a) knowledge 1b) mind, thought, place of knowledge Aramaic equivalent: man.da (*מַנְדַּע *"knowledge" H4486)
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Masculine)
H:N-M
H:N-M
Occurrences
מַדָּע appears 6 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or glory for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king—
therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”
young men without blemish, handsome, gifted in all wisdom, knowledgeable, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace—and to teach them the language and literature of the Chaldeans.
To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.
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