חָכָם

cha.khamAdjectiveH2450

wise

From: from H2449 (חָכַם);

Short Definition

wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology H:A

DescriptionHebrew Adjective

Occurrences

124 times

Appears 124 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Proverbs
47
Ecclesiastes
20
Exodus
9
Isaiah
8
Jeremiah
8

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 22:15
  • Ecclesiastes 7:19
  • Genesis 41:39
  • Job 37:24
  • Proverbs 15:31

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