| Language | Word | Transliteration | Strong’s # | Meaning | Key Scripture Example | Watchman Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | בִּין | bîn | H995 | To understand, perceive, distinguish; to separate mentally | 1 Kings 3:9 – Solomon asks to discern between good and evil | Recognize subtle deception and rightly divide truth from lies |
| Hebrew | בִּינָה | bîynâ | H998 | Insight, understanding, intelligence | Daniel 9:22 – Gabriel gives Daniel insight into prophecy | Expect Spirit-given clarity in times of prayer and study |
| Hebrew | שָׂכַל | śākal | H7919 | To be prudent, act wisely, have success | Psalm 119:99 – Insight from meditating on God’s testimonies | Act wisely on what is discerned, not just know it |
| Greek | διάκρισις | diákrisis | G1253 | Distinguishing, separating, judging between | Hebrews 5:14 – Mature believers discern good and evil | Develop Spirit-trained senses to discern spiritual realities |
| Greek | ἀνακρίνω | anakrínō | G350 | To examine, investigate, scrutinize | Acts 17:11 – Bereans examined Scriptures daily | Test every word, prophecy, or teaching against God’s Word |
| Greek | δοκιμάζω | dokimázō | G1381 | To test, prove, approve after examination | 1 Thess. 5:21 – Test all things; hold fast to the good | Guard against counterfeit moves of God and false messages |
