חָכַם

cha.khamVerbH2449

be wise

From: a primitive root,

Short Definition

to be wise (in mind, word or act)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to be wise 1a) (Qal) to be or become wise, act wisely 1b) (Piel) to make wise, teach wisdom, instruct 1c) (Pual) to be made wise 1d) (Hiphil) to make wise 1e) (Hithpael) to show oneself wise, deceive, show one's wisdom

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

23 times

Appears 23 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Proverbs
12
Ecclesiastes
4
Job
2
Psalms
2
Deuteronomy
1

Key Passages

  • Deuteronomy 32:29
  • Ecclesiastes 7:23
  • Proverbs 13:20
  • Proverbs 23:15
  • Proverbs 6:6

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