Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
knowledge
Usage: 1) knowledge, thought 1a) knowledge 1b) mind, thought, place of knowledge Aramaic equivalent: man.da (מַנְדַּע "knowledge" H4486)
Strong's Number
H4093
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
6
Books
3
Strong's H4093 Quick Answer
Strong's H4093 מַדָּע מַדַּע (madda`) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. madda` (mad-daw') (or maddai {mad-dah'}) n-m. 1. intelligence or consciousness [from H3045] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include knowledge and thought. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- madda` (mad-daw') (or maddai {mad-dah'}) n-m. 1. intelligence or consciousness [from H3045]
- Usage
- 6 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- knowledge and thought
Meaning and Definition
madda` (mad-daw') (or maddai {mad-dah'}) n-m. 1. intelligence or consciousness [from H3045] KJV: knowledge, science, thought. Root(s): H3045
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H4093. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H4093 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render madda`, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
knowledge
2 Chronicles 1:10
5×
thought
Ecclesiastes 10:20
How Strong's H4093 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H4093 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H4093 in the Old Testament
6 indexed usages in Old Testament.
Give 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?
And 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:
Wisdom 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.
Usage Excerpts
First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H4093.
Give 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?
And 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:
Wisdom 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.
Curse 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.
Children 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.
As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H4093, grouped by book.
2 Chronicles 3 usages, Old Testament
Ecclesiastes 1 usage, Old Testament
Daniel 2 usages, Old Testament
Strong's H4093 FAQ
What does madda (מַדָּע) mean?
Madda (Strong's H4093) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "knowledge". madda` (mad-daw') (or maddai {mad-dah'}) n-m. 1. intelligence or consciousness [from H3045]
How many times is madda (מַדָּע) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's H4093 across 3 books.
Where can I study madda (מַדָּע) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H4093 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate madda (מַדָּע)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as knowledge and thought. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.