חָכָם
cha.khamAdjectiveH2450
wise
From: from H2449 (חָכַם);
Short Definition
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
Full Lexicon Entry
- 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 timesAppears 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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