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# discern, discerned, discerning, discernment, distinguish, distinguishing #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "discern" means to be able to understand something, especially being able to know whether something is right or wrong.
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* The term "discernment" refers to understanding and deciding wisely about a certain matter.
* It means to have wisdom and good judgment.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* Depending on the context, "discern" could also be translated as "understand" or "know the difference between" or "distinguish good and evil" or "judge rightly about" or "perceive right from wrong."
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* "Discernment" could be translated as "understanding" or "ability to distinguish good and evil."
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(See also: [judge ](../kt/judge.md ), [wise ](../kt/wise.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Kings 03:7-9 ](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/03/07 )
* [Genesis 41:33-34 ](rc://en/tn/help/gen/41/33 )
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* [Proverbs 01:05 ](rc://en/tn/help/pro/01/05 )
* [Psalms 019:12 ](rc://en/tn/help/psa/019/12 )
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H995, H2940, H4209, H5234, H8085, G350, G1252, G1253, G2924