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The Hebrew verb בִּין (root: ב-י-ן) is a hollow verb meaning “to understand,” “to discern,” “to consider,” or “to perceive with insight.” It is a central concept in biblical wisdom literature, particularly in Proverbs, where understanding (בִּינָה) is prized alongside knowledge (דַּעַת) and wisdom (חָכְמָה). It often implies not just comprehension but discernment and the capacity to distinguish between things. בִּין most frequently appears in the Qal and Hiphil stems: – Qal: to have understanding or insight. – Hiphil: to cause to understand, to teach, or to explain.… Learn Hebrew