Madda מַדָּע
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| מַדָּע | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | madda |
| Strong's number | H4093 |
| Language | Hebrew |
| Part of speech | masculine noun |
| Gloss | knowledge |
| Occurrences | 6 in 6 verses |
| Most frequent in | 2 Chronicles (3) |
Madda (Hebrew מַדָּע, Strong's H4093) is a Hebrew masculine noun meaning “knowledge”. It occurs 6 times in 6 verses of the Old Testament.
Definition
1) knowledge, thought
1a) knowledge
1b) mind, thought, place of knowledge
Aramaic equivalent: man.da (מַנְדַּע "knowledge" H4486)
1a) knowledge
1b) mind, thought, place of knowledge
Aramaic equivalent: man.da (מַנְדַּע "knowledge" H4486)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Hebrew (based on the abridged Brown-Driver-Briggs), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | knowledge (4), thought (1), science (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | knowledge (4), your thoughts (1), quick (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Madda, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
2 Chronicles
- 2 Chronicles 1:10Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
- 2 Chronicles 1:11And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: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—
- 2 Chronicles 1:12Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.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.”
Ecclesiastes
- Ecclesiastes 10:20Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech.
Daniel
- Daniel 1:4Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.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.
- Daniel 1:17As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.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.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).