בינה

Hebrew

Etymology

Root
ב־י־ן‎ (b-y-n)

From the root ב־י־ן‎ .

Pronunciation

Noun

בִּינָה • (biná) f (plural indefinite בִּינוֹת‎, singular construct בִּינַת־‎)

  1. understanding; fine observation, intelligent derivation. insight.
  2. intelligence (capacity of heart and mind)

Usage notes

Often used in Rabbinical Mystical literature as a sister term but also contrasting to the literal hebrew sense of חָכְמָה‎ (ḥoḥmah) (wisdom).

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