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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.
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* 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, wisdom](../kt/wise.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Kings 03:7-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/03/07)
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* [Genesis 41:33-34](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/41/33)
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* [Proverbs 01:4-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/01/04)
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* [Psalms 019:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/019/011)
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