to discern, understand, consider

1. (Qal)

   1. to perceive, discern

   2. to understand, know (with the mind)

   3. to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider

   4. to have discernment, insight, understanding

2. (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding

3. (Hiphil)

   1. to understand

   2. to cause to understand, give understanding, teach

4. (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently

5. (Polel) to teach, instruct

(TWOT) prudent, regard

speech, word, speaking, thing

1. speech

2. saying, utterance

3. word, words

4. business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)

riddle, difficult question, parable, enigmatic saying or question, perplexing saying or question

1. riddle (dark obscure utterance)

2. riddle, enigma (to be guessed)

3. perplexing questions (difficult)

4. double dealing (with 'havin')

wise, wise (man)

1. skilful (in technical work)

2. wise (in administration)

3. shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle

4. learned, shrewd (class of men)

5. prudent

6. wise (ethically and religiously)

satire, mocking poem, mocking song, taunting, figure, enigma

proverb, parable

1. proverb, proverbial saying, aphorism

2. byword

3. similitude, parable

4. poem

5. sentences of ethical wisdom, ethical maxims