# understand, understanding #

## 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 02:45-47](rc://en/tn/help/luk/02/45)
* [Luke 08:9-10](rc://en/tn/help/luk/08/09)
* [Matthew 13:10-12](rc://en/tn/help/mat/13/10)
* [Matthew 13:13-14](rc://en/tn/help/mat/13/13)
* [Proverbs 03:5-6](rc://en/tn/help/pro/03/05)

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