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# discern, discernment #
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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: ##
* [1 Kings 03:7-9 ](en/tn/1ki/help/03/07 )
* [Genesis 41:33-34 ](en/tn/gen/help/41/33 )
* [Proverbs 01:4-6 ](en/tn/pro/help/01/04 )
* [Psalms 019:11-12 ](en/tn/psa/help/19/11 )
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