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prudence

Meaning of “prudence”

Wisdom applied to conduct; sound judgment and foresight.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesCawdrey 1604
3 occurrences3 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Chronicles 2:12

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “prudence”

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2 Chronicles 2:12
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Huram said moreover, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the Lord, and an house for his kingdom.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 2:12 · retained source text

Huram said moreouer, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel that made heauen and earth, who hath giuen to Dauid the King a wise sonne, indued with prudence and vnderstanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdome.

1611 marginal noteHeb. knowing prudence and vnderstanding.

Proverbs 8:12
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I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 8:12 · retained source text

I wisedome dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inuentions.

1611 marginal noteOr, subtiltie.

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

2 Chronicles 2:12; Proverbs 8:12; Ephesians 1:8

Prudence is directly paired with wisdom and understanding in all three contexts. The retained practical-wisdom and sound-judgment sense is bounded by Scripture and the admitted Cawdrey record.

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