en_tw/bible/other/discernment.md

# discern, discerned, discerning, discernment, distinguish, distinguishing #

## Definition: ##

The term "discern" means to be able to understand something, especially being able to know whether something is right or wrong.

* The term "discernment" refers to understanding and deciding wisely about a certain matter.
* It means to have wisdom and good judgment.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* 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."
* "Discernment" could be translated as "understanding" or "ability to distinguish good and evil."

(See also: [judge](../kt/judge.md), [wise](../kt/wise.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 03:7-9](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/03/07)
* [Genesis 41:33-34](rc://en/tn/help/gen/41/33)
* [Proverbs 01:4-6](rc://en/tn/help/pro/01/04)
* [Psalms 019:11-12](rc://en/tn/help/psa/019/011)

## Word Data: ##

* Strong's: H995, H2940, H4209, H5234, H8085, G350, G1252, G1253, G2924