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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1"/><title>Strong's Hebrew: 330. אֵטוּן (etuwn) -- Understanding, intelligence, insight</title></title><link rel="canonical" href="http://biblehub.com/hebrew/330.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/strongsnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/interlinear/vmenus/proverbs/7-16.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmstrongs/hebrew/330.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's</a> > <a href="/englishmans_hebrew.htm">Hebrew</a> > 330</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../hebrew/329.htm" title="329">◄</a> 330. etuwn <a href="../hebrew/330a.htm" title="330a">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading">Strong's Lexicon</div><div align="left"><span class="toptitle2">etuwn: Understanding, intelligence, insight</span></div><p><span class="tophdg">Original Word: </span><span class="hebrew">אֵטוּן</span><br><span class="tophdg">Part of Speech: </span>Noun Masculine<br><span class="tophdg">Transliteration: </span>etuwn<br><span class="tophdg">Pronunciation: </span>ay-TOON<br><span class="tophdg">Phonetic Spelling: </span>(ay-toon')<br><span class="tophdg">Definition: </span>Understanding, intelligence, insight<br><span class="tophdg">Meaning: </span>twisted, tapestry<p><span class="tophdg">Word Origin: </span>Derived from the root אָתַן (athan), which means "to continue" or "to endure."<p><span class="tophdg">Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: </span>The Greek equivalent often associated with "etuwn" is "σύνεσις" (synesis), which also conveys the idea of understanding and insight. This term appears in the New Testament, particularly in the context of spiritual discernment and comprehension of divine truths.<p><span class="tophdg">Usage: </span>The Hebrew word "etuwn" refers to a form of understanding or intelligence that is characterized by insight and discernment. It is often used in contexts where wisdom and the ability to make sound judgments are emphasized. This term underscores the importance of a deep, thoughtful comprehension that goes beyond mere knowledge.<p><span class="tophdg">Cultural and Historical Background: </span>In ancient Hebrew culture, wisdom and understanding were highly valued traits, often associated with leadership and governance. The ability to discern and make wise decisions was seen as a gift from God, and those who possessed such qualities were respected and sought after. The Hebrew Scriptures frequently highlight the importance of seeking divine wisdom and understanding as a foundation for righteous living.<div class="vheading2">Brown-Driver-Briggs</div> <font class="hebrew2">אֵטוּן</font> <font size="+1" color="#552200"><b>noun [masculine]</b></font> <font size="+1"><b>thread, yarn</b></font> (etymology unknown; on form see Ges<sup>84a. 12. R. Talmud</sup> <font class="hebrew2">אֵטוּנָא</font>, <font class="hebrew2">אַטוּנָא</font>, <em>cord, rope</em>; so <font class="hebrew2">ᵑ7</font>) construct <font class="hebrew2">מִצְרַיִם</font> <font class="hebrew2">׳</font><font class="hebrew2">א</font> <a href="/interlinear/proverbs/7-16.htm">Proverbs 7:16</a>. <br><br><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/bsoft2.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe><div class="vheading2">Strong's Exhaustive Concordance</div>fine linen <p>From an unused root (probably meaning to bind); properly, twisted (yarn), i.e. Tapestry -- fine linen. <div class="vheading2">Forms and Transliterations</div>אֵט֥וּן אטון ’ê·ṭūn ’êṭūn eTun<div class="vheading2">Links</div><a href="/interlinear/matthew/1-1.htm">Interlinear Greek</a> • <a href="/interlinear/genesis/1-1.htm">Interlinear Hebrew</a> • <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's Numbers</a> • <a href="/englishmans_greek.htm">Englishman's Greek Concordance</a> • <a href="/englishmans_hebrew.htm">Englishman's Hebrew Concordance</a> • <a href="/texts/matthew/1-1.htm">Parallel Texts</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><div class="vheading">Englishman's Concordance</div><b><a href="/text/proverbs/7-16.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Proverbs 7:16</a> </b><br><a href="/interlinear/proverbs/7.htm" title="Hebrew">HEB:</a> <span class="hebrew3">עַרְשִׂ֑י חֲ֝טֻב֗וֹת <b> אֵט֥וּן </b> מִצְרָֽיִם׃ </span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/proverbs/7.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> With colored <span class="itali">linens</span> of Egypt.<br><a href="/kjvs/proverbs/7.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> of tapestry, with carved <span class="itali">[works], with fine linen</span> of Egypt.<br><a href="/interlinear/proverbs/7-16.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> my couch colored <span class="itali">linens</span> of Egypt<p><i><a href="/hebrew/strongs_330.htm">1 Occurrence</a></i><br /><br /><b><a href="/hebrew/strongs_330.htm">Strong's Hebrew 330<br>1 Occurrence</a></b><br><br><a href="/hebrew/etun_330.htm">’ê·ṭūn — 1 Occ.</a><br></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script><br /><br /> </div> <div id="left"><a href="/hebrew/329.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="329"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="329" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/hebrew/330a.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="330a"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="330a" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhchap.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>