# understand, understanding, thinking

## Definition:

The term “understand” means to hear or receive information and know what it means.

* The term “understanding” can refer to “knowledge” or “wisdom” or realizing how to do something.
* To understand someone can also mean to know how that person is feeling.
* While walking on the road to Emmaus, Jesus caused the disciples to understand the meaning of the scriptures about the Messiah.
* Depending on the context, the term “understand” could be translated by “know” or “believe” or “comprehend” or “know what (something) means.”
* Often the term “understanding” can be translated by “knowledge” or “wisdom” or “insight.”

(See also: [believe](../kt/believe.md), [know](../other/know.md), [wise](../kt/wise.md))

## Bible References:

* [Job 34:16-17](rc://en/tn/help/job/34/16)
* [Luke 02:47](rc://en/tn/help/luk/02/47)
* [Luke 08:10](rc://en/tn/help/luk/08/10)
* [Matthew 13:12](rc://en/tn/help/mat/13/12)
* [Matthew 13:14](rc://en/tn/help/mat/13/14)
* [Proverbs 03:05](rc://en/tn/help/pro/03/05)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H995, H998, H999, H1847, H2940, H3045, H3820, H3824, H4486, H7200, H7919, H7922, H7924, H8085, H8394, G50, G145, G191, G801, G1097, G1108, G1271, G1921, G1922, G1987, G1990, G2657, G3539, G3563, G4907, G4908, G4920, G5424, G5428, G5429
