Proverbs 1:5 — Word Study
WLCיִשְׁמַ֣ע חָ֭כָם וְי֣וֹסֶף לֶ֑קַח וְ֝נָב֗וֹן תַּחְבֻּל֥וֹת יִקְנֶֽה׃
BSA{let} the wisechâkâm [intelligent, skilled, cunning] listenshâmaʻ▸ [to hear and obey, to heed] and gainyâçaph▸ instructionleqach [learning, teaching, insight] ◂and the discerningbîyn [understanding, perceptive, astute] acquireqânâh▸ [buy, attain, possess] ◂wise counseltachbulâh [sound, prudent, judicious, guidance, advice, plan]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יִשְׁמַ֣ע | let him listen | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| חָ֭כָם | a prudent [one] | N-ms |
| וְי֣וֹסֶף | and let him increase | Conjunction, verb hiphil jussive third person masculine singular |
| לֶ֑קַח | insight | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וְ֝נָב֗וֹן | and a discerning [one] | Conjunction, verb niphal participle (active) masculine singular |
| תַּחְבֻּל֥וֹת | wise directions | Noun common, feminine plural absolute |
| יִקְנֶֽה׃ | let him get | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
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| BSB | let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel |
| KJV | A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: |
| ASV | That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels: |
| YLT | (The wise doth hear and increaseth learning, And the intelligent doth obtain counsels.) |
| WEB | that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel; |
| BBE | (The wise man, hearing, will get greater learning, and the acts of the man of good sense will be wisely guided:) |
The translations agree on the essential meaning of the verse, emphasizing the call for the wise to listen and gain instruction.
The verse consists of two main clauses, each with a subject and a verb, emphasizing the actions of listening and acquiring wisdom.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectחָכָם
verbשָׁמַע
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Deep Study — Proverbs 1:5
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Context — Wisdom and Instruction in Proverbsgenerated
Proverbs 1:5 emphasizes the importance of listening and learning for those who are wise and discerning. The surrounding verses highlight the value of imparting knowledge and discretion to the young, setting the stage for the pursuit of wisdom throughout the book of Proverbs. This teaching aligns with the overall theme of gaining understanding, as seen in other wisdom literature.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 9:9 | Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. |
| 2 | Proverbs 12:1 | Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. |
| 3 | Job 34:10–16 | Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly. |
| 4 | Psalm 119:98–100 | Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. |
| 5 | 1 Corinthians 10:15 | I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 7 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — חָכָם, Cha.khomgenerated
The Hebrew word חָכָם (chakam) means 'wise' and describes someone who possesses skill and intelligence. It can refer to individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also shrewd and prudent in their actions.
This word is often used in contexts that highlight ethical understanding and skillfulness, indicating a depth of wisdom that goes beyond mere knowledge. The parsing as a noun in this verse emphasizes its role as a subject, identifying the wise person who is called to listen and learn.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In this study, the verse is read in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses let the wise listen and acquire wise counsel.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The structure of the verse consists of two main clauses connected by conjunctions, with the verbs יִשְׁמַ֣ע (yishma') and יִקְנֶֽה (yikneh) serving as the finite verbs. The first clause calls the wise to listen and gain instruction, while the second encourages the discerning to acquire wise counsel.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the subjects חָכָם (chakam) and נָב֗וֹן (navon), highlighting the importance of these individuals in the pursuit of wisdom and understanding.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates חָכָם as σοφὸς (sophos), which carries a similar meaning of wisdom but may imply a broader philosophical understanding compared to the Hebrew.
This choice reflects a slight widening of the concept of wisdom, suggesting not only practical skill but also intellectual insight.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 1:5 encourages wise individuals to listen and gain instruction, while those who are discerning are urged to acquire wise counsel. This verse highlights the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding in decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Being wise involves listening attentively and gaining instruction, which leads to better understanding and decision-making.
Acquiring wise counsel involves seeking guidance from knowledgeable and experienced individuals who can provide sound advice.
Listening is emphasized because it is the first step in gaining wisdom and understanding, allowing individuals to learn from others.
Wisdom and discernment are closely related; wise individuals are often discerning, able to perceive and understand deeper truths.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to seek wise counsel?
- How can I become more attentive to the teachings and instructions around me?
- What steps can I take to grow in wisdom and discernment?
- Who are the wise individuals I can learn from in my community?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers reference this verse to discuss the nature of wisdom and the importance of learning and understanding in the faith.
He who accepts the doctrines of wisdom, sometimes, in addition to the first doctrines because of which he is already wise, takes up second doctrines in reference to which he was not formerly wise, and [then] he will be wiser,Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 1 →
[Daniel 2:21] "And it is He who changes times and seasons, who transfers kingdoms and establishes kingdoms." Let us not marvel, therefore,Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 1 →
There are indeed many who know how so to control their outward advancement as by no means to fall inwardly thereby. Whence it is written, "God casteth not away the mighty,Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 1 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 1:5 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleA wise [man] will hear,.... With great attention, and hearken to the proverbs and wise sayings herein delivered; for here are many things entertaining to men of years and wisdom, as well as
Read John Gill on Proverbs 1 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryA wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: A wise (man) will hear, and will increase learning - (Proverbs 9:9.) "Learning" -
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 1 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleWill hear; is not self-conceited, as fools are, but willing to learn from others; and therefore will attend to the following instructions. Will increase learning; and thereby will gain this great benefit, to grow in knowledge and wisdom. This he adds to show that this book is useful and necessary, not only to the simple, but also to the moist wise and knowing persons. Unto wise counsels; not to deep speculations, but practical consideration; to the art of governing himself or others well and prudently.
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 1 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 1:5 A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:Ver. 5. A wise man will hear.] Hearing and seeing are by Aristotle called "the learned senses," because by these doors learning, yea, life, entereth into the soul. David Chytraeus, when he lay dying, lifted up himself to hear the discourses of his friends that sat by him, and said that he should die with better cheer if he might die learning something. And will increase learning.] "Take heed what you hear: unto you that hear shall more be given." Only ponder and apply what you hear. For they that do otherwise are like the wolf, who never attain to any more divine…
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 1 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(5) A wise man will hear.—That is, if he listen to these proverbs. (Comp. Proverbs 9:9.) It is not the young only who will derive profit from them. A man of understanding.—Or rather, of discernment.Wise counsels.—Literally, arts of seamanship: i.e., guiding himself and others aright through the “waves of this troublesome world.”
Read Charles John Ellicott on Proverbs 1 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 5. A wise man will hear] I shall not only give such instructions as may be suitable to the youthful and inexperienced, but also to those who have much knowledge and understanding. So said St. Paul: We speak wisdom among them that are perfect. This and the following verse are connected in the old MS. and in Coverdale: "By hearyinge the wyse man shall come by more wysdome; and by experience he shall be more apte to understonde a parable and the interpretation thereof; the wordes of the wyse and the darke speaches of the same."
Read AdamClarke on Proverbs 1 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges5. A wise man will hear] Or, That the wise man may hear, R.V., making the clause a continuation of the direct statement of the design of the Book. learning] Lit. taking, and so that which is taken, or learned. He will increase his store. σοφὸςσοφώτεροςἔσται, LXX. sapiens sapientior erit, Vulg. wise counsels] Or, sound counsels, R.V. The figure of steering a ship, involved in the Heb. word for counsels, is preserved in the rendering both of the LXX. (κυβέρνησινκτήσεται. Comp. κυβερνήσεις, 1 Corinthians 12:28), and of the Vulg. gubernacula. “Skill and facility in the management of life. Comp. Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 12:5; Job 37:12.” Lange, Comm. ad loc.
Read Cambridge on Proverbs 1 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleBut it is not for the young only that he writes. The “man of understanding” may gain “wise counsels,” literally, the power to “steer” his course rightly on the dangerous seas of life.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 1 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;
let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance! )
Tyndale line
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; and that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain to wise counsels:
A wise man shall heare and increase in learning, and a man of vnderstanding shall attayne vnto wise counsels,
Strictly literal
He that is wise will hear, and will increase learning; and the intelligent will gain wise counsels:
(The wise doth hear and increaseth learning, And the intelligent doth obtain counsels.)
(The wise hear and increase learning, || And the intelligent obtain counsels.)
The wise will hear, and will increase [his] information; and the man of understanding will obtain wise counsels:
Let wise people listen and increase their learning, and let discerning people get guidance,
From the Latin
A wise man shall hear and shall be wiser: and he that understandeth, shall possess governments.
Simplified
Wise people will listen and gain in learning, and those who have good judgment will gain skills in guidance,
(The wise man, hearing, will get greater learning, and the acts of the man of good sense will be wisely guided:)
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the wording of יִשְׁמַ֣ע חָ֭כָם וְי֣וֹסֶף לֶ֑קַח וְ֝נָב֗וֹן תַּחְבּ֥וּל֥וֹת יִקְנֶֽה׃, with the Septuagint providing a direct word-by-word correspondence.
יִשְׁמַ֣ע חָ֭כָם וְי֣וֹסֶף לֶ֑קַח וְ֝נָב֗וֹן תַּחְבֻּל֥וֹת יִקְנֶֽה׃
7 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 1:5
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word שָׁמַע (shama`) means 'to hear' and encompasses a range of meanings including listening, obeying, and proclaiming. It is built from a primitive root and can imply attention and understanding. The entries highlight various grammatical forms, such as Qal, Niphal, Piel, and Hiphil, indicating different nuances of hearing and obeying. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
שָׁמַע 1152 vb. hear
Qal 1052
subj. pers. hum.
י׳ (God) subj.
Niph. 42 be heard, of voice, sound
be heard of
be regarded, obeyed
= (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice.
Pi. he caused the people to hear
Hiph. 63
of man
י׳ subj.
base
H8085 שָׁמַע hear
8085 shama` shaw-mah'
a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with
implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to
tell, etc.):--X attentively, call (gather) together, X
carefully, X certainly, consent, consider, be content,
declare, X diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make
to) hear(-ken, tell), X indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be)
obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish,
regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, X surely, tell,
understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: hear.
: hear
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to
1a5) to understand (language)
1a6) to hear (of judicial cases)
1a7) to listen, give heed
1a7a) to consent, agree
1a7b) to grant request
1a8) to listen to, yield to
1a9) to obey, be obedient
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound)
1b2) to be heard of
1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed
1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound
1d2) to sound aloud (musical term)
1d3) to make proclamation, summon
1d4) to cause to be heard
n m
2) sound
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: obey.
: obey
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
The Hebrew word חָכָם (*chakam*) means 'wise' and encompasses various aspects of wisdom, including skillfulness in technical work, shrewdness, and ethical understanding. It can refer to a class of learned individuals, including those involved in astrology and magic. The word is derived from a related term, חָכַם (*chakam*), which also relates to intelligence and craftiness.
חָכָם adj. wise
skilful in technical work
wise in the administration of affairs
shrewd, crafty, cunning
pl. class of learned and shrewd men, incl. astrologers, magicians and the like
prudent
wise, ethically and religiously
base
H2450 חָכָם wise . skilful in technical work
. wise in the administration of affairs
. shrewd, crafty, cunning
. pl. class of learned and shrewd men, incl. astrologers, magicians and the like
. prudent
. wise, ethically and religiously
2450 chakam khaw-kawm'
from 2449; wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or
artful):--cunning (man), subtil, ((un-)), wise((hearted),
man).
see HEBREW for 02449
חָכָם (cha.kham) — wise.
1) wise, wise (man)
1a) skilful (in technical work)
1b) wise (in administration)
1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle
1d) learned, shrewd (class of men)
1e) prudent
1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
N-ms — N-msHAamsa
wun.
See NUMBER.
יָסַף (yacaph) is a Hebrew verb meaning to add or increase. It can denote actions like joining oneself to something or continuing to do a task. The entries indicate its use in various forms, including Qal, Niphal, and Hiphil, with nuances of doing something again or augmenting an amount.
יָסַף 214 vb. add
Qal add
Niph.
join (intr.), join oneself to
be joined, added to
Hiph.
add
sq. inf. add to do = do again or more
sq. Impf.
sq. Impf. asynd.
base
H3254 יָסַף add . add
. . join (intr.), join oneself to
. be joined, added to
. . add
. . sq. inf. add to do = do again or more
. sq. Impf.
. sq. Impf. asynd.
3254 yacaph yaw-saf'
a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to
continue to do a thing):--add, X again, X any more, X cease, X
come more, + conceive again, continue, exceed, X further, X
gather together, get more, give more-over, X henceforth,
increase (more and more), join, X longer (bring, do, make,
much, put), X (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed
(further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, X yet, yield.
יָסַף (ya.saph) — to add: again.
: again/continue/more[instances]
1) to add, increase, do again
1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to join, join oneself to
1b2) to be joined, be added to
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to cause to add, increase
1c2) to do more, do again
יָסַף (ya.saph) — to add.
: add/more[amount]
1) to add, increase, do again
1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to join, join oneself to
1b2) to be joined, be added to
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to cause to add, increase
1c2) to do more, do again
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms — Conjunction · verb hiphil jussive third person masculine singularHC/Vhj3ms
in'-kres, (noun), in-kres' (verb): Employed in the English Bible both as verb and as noun, and in both cases to represent a number of different words in the original. As a verb it is used in the ordinary sense of the term. As a noun it is usually used of plant life, or of the herds and flocks, to denote the fruitage or the offspring; more rarely of money, to denote the interest. As examples of the different terms translated by this word, students who read Hebrew or Greek may compare De 7:22; Pr 16:21; Job 10:16 the King James Version; Job 12:23; Nu 18:30; De 7:13…
לֶ֫קַח (leqach) refers to learning or teaching, encompassing both the act of instruction and the content taught. It implies something received, whether as personal insight or as a doctrine. The term can also carry a negative connotation, suggesting persuasion or inveiglement. The entries collectively highlight its use in contexts of education and influence.
לֶ֫קַח n.m. learning, teaching (concrete; prob. what is received)
instruction, subjective, as personal acquirement
teaching, obj., as thing taught; also = teaching-power, persuasiveness
base
H3948 לֶ֫קַח learning, teaching (concrete; prob. what is received) . instruction, subjective, as personal acquirement
. teaching, obj., as thing taught; also = teaching-power, persuasiveness
3948 leqach leh'-kakh
from 3947; properly, something received, i.e. (mentally)
instruction (whether on the part of the teacher or hearer);
also (in an active and sinister sense)
inveiglement:--doctrine, learning, fair speech.
see HEBREW for 03947
לֶ֫קַח (le.qach) — teaching.
1) learning, teaching, insight
1a) instruction (obj)
1b) teaching (thing taught)
1b1) teaching-power
1b2) persuasiveness
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
בִּין (biyn) is a Hebrew verb meaning to discern or understand. It encompasses a range of meanings including perceiving, considering, and teaching, with various forms indicating different nuances, such as being intelligent or discreet. The entries highlight its use in contexts requiring mental separation or insight, but do not present any significant disagreement among lexicographers.
בִּין vb. discern
Qal
perceive
understand, know (with mind)
observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider (with attention)
have discernment, insight, understanding
Niph. be intelligent, discreet, discerning, distinguish, have understanding
Po. he attentively considereth him
Hiph.
understand
give heed to, attend to, observe, discern
give understanding, make understand, teach
Hithp.
shew oneself attentive, consider diligently
get understanding, understand
shew oneself to have understanding
base
H995 בִּין discern .. perceive
. understand, know (with mind)
. observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider (with attention)
. have discernment, insight, understanding
. be intelligent, discreet, discerning, distinguish, have understanding
. he attentively considereth him
. . understand
. give heed to, attend to, observe, discern
. give understanding, make understand, teach
. . shew oneself attentive, consider diligently
. get understanding, understand
. shew oneself to have understanding
995 biyn bene
a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish),
i.e.(generally) understand:--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).
בִּין (bin) — to understand.
1) to discern, understand, consider
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to perceive, discern
1a2) to understand, know (with the mind)
1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider
1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding
1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to understand
1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach
1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently
1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct
2) (TWOT) prudent, regard
Conj | V-Niphal — Conjunction · verb niphal participle (active) masculine singularHC/VNrmsa
wun.
See NUMBER.
תַּחְבֻּלָה (tachbulah) refers to direction or counsel, derived from the idea of steering or managing ropes. It encompasses guidance, wise advice, and can also imply plans or strategies. The term appears only in plural form and is associated with both good and wicked counsel.
[תַּחְבֻּלָה] n.f. direction, counsel (prob. orig. of rope-pulling, i.e. steering, directing a ship)
base
H8458 תַּחְבֻּלָה, תַּחְבּוּלָה
8458 tachbulah takh-boo-law'
or tachbuwlah {takh-boo-law'}; from 2254 as denominative from
2256; (only in plural) properly, steerage (as a management of
ropes), i.e. (figuratively) guidance or (by implication) a
plan:--good advice, (wise) counsels.
see HEBREW for 02254
see HEBREW for 02256
תַּחְבֻּלָה (tach.bu.lah) — counsel.
1) direction, counsel, guidance, good advice, (wise) counsel
1a) direction, guidance
1b) counsel
1b1) good or wise counsel
1b2) of the wicked
N-fp — Noun common · feminine plural absoluteHNcfpa
The Hebrew word קָנָה (*qanah*) primarily means to get, acquire, or buy. It can also imply creating or procuring something, often in a poetic context. The entries indicate various usages, including God acquiring His people and Eve acquiring knowledge. There is an Aramaic equivalent, קְנָא (*qe.na*), which also means 'to buy.'
קָנָה 84 vb. get, acquire
Qal 81
get, acquire (all poet.)
elsewhere buy
Niph. be bought
Hiph. caused (one) to purchase me, i.e. made me a bondman
base
H7069 קָנָה get, acquire .. get, acquire (all poet.)
. elsewhere buy
. be bought
. caused (one) to purchase me, i.e. made me a bondman
7069 qanah kaw-naw'
a primitive root; to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to
procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by
implication to own:--attain, buy(-er), teach to keep cattle,
get, provoke to jealousy, possess(-or), purchase, recover,
redeem, X surely, X verily.
קָנָה (qa.nah) — to buy.
1) to get, acquire, create, buy, possess
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to get, acquire, obtain
1a1a) of God originating, creating, redeeming His people
1a1a1) possessor
1a1b) of Eve acquiring
1a1c) of acquiring knowledge, wisdom
1a2) to buy
1b) (Niphal) to be bought
1c) (Hiphil) to cause to possess
Aramaic equivalent: qe.na (קְנָא "to buy" H7066)
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms