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Lexicon :: Strong's H2450 - ḥāḵām

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חָכָם
Transliteration
ḥāḵām
Pronunciation
khaw-kawm'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 647b

Strong’s Definitions

חָכָם châkâm, khaw-kawm'; from H2449; wise, (i.e. intelligent, skillful or artful):—cunning (man), subtle, (un-), wise((hearted), man).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 137x

The KJV translates Strong's H2450 in the following manner: wise (109x), wise man (13x), cunning (6x), cunning men (4x), subtil (1x), unwise (2x), wiser (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 137x
The KJV translates Strong's H2450 in the following manner: wise (109x), wise man (13x), cunning (6x), cunning men (4x), subtil (1x), unwise (2x), wiser (2x).

  1. wise, wise (man)

    1. skilful (in technical work)

    2. wise (in administration)

    3. shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle

    4. learned, shrewd (class of men)

    5. prudent

    6. wise (ethically and religiously)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
חָכָם châkâm, khaw-kawm'; from H2449; wise, (i.e. intelligent, skillful or artful):—cunning (man), subtle, (un-), wise((hearted), man).
STRONGS H2450: Abbreviations
† חָכָם adjective wise, ח׳ Deuteronomy 4:6 + 67 times; construct חֲכַם Isaiah 3:3 + 9 times; plural חֲכָמִים Deuteronomy 1:13 + 39 times; construct חַכְמֵי Exodus 28:3 + 4 times; suffix חֲכָמֶיךָ Isaiah 19:12 etc. + 8 times; feminine חֲכָמָה 2 Samuel 14:2; 2 Samuel 20:16; construct חַכְמַת Exodus 35:25; plural חֲכָמוֺת Jeremiah 9:16; construct חַכְמוֺת Judges 5:29; Proverbs 14:1(but read חָכְמוֺת De) —
1. skilful in technical work; artificers Isaiah 3:3; sailors Ezekiel 27:8, so (probably) Ezekiel 27:9; mourning women Jeremiah 9:16; artisans of tabernacle and temple and their furniture Exodus 28:3; Exodus 31:6; Exodus 35:10; Exodus 36:1, 2, 4, 8 (P), 1 Chronicles 22:15; 2 Chronicles 2:6; 2 Chronicles 2:12; 2 Chronicles 2:13 (twice in verse); women in spinning Exodus 35:25 (P); goldsmiths and other artisans Jeremiah 10:9; makers of idol-images Isaiah 40:20.
2. wise in the administration of affairs: Joseph in Egypt Genesis 41:33, 39 (E); heads of tribes Deuteronomy 1:13, 15; Judges 16:19; David 2 Samuel 14:20, of Solomon 1 Kings 2:9; 1 Kings 3:12; 1 Kings 5:21 2 Chronicles 2:11; the prince of Tyre, in satire Ezekiel 28:3; of kings in general Proverbs 20:26; class of political advisers of Judah Isaiah 29:14; Jeremiah 18:18, apparently also Isaiah 5:21; of Egypt Isaiah 19:11 (twice in verse); Isaiah 19:12, Edom Obadiah 8, the nations Jeremiah 10:7; so of God Isaiah 31:2.
3. shrewd, crafty, cunning: Jonadab 2 Samuel 13:3; the princesses Judges 5:29; אשׁה חכמה wise woman 2 Samuel 14:2; 2 Samuel 20:16; generally, Jeremiah 9:22; intelligent animals Proverbs 30:24; בערמם לכד ח׳ taking the cunning in their craft Job 5:13; חכם בעיני wise in one's own eyes Proverbs 3:7; Proverbs 26:5, 12, 16; Proverbs 28:11; חכמי לב wise of mind (in their own mind) Job 37:24.
4. plural class of learned and shrewd men, including astrologers, magicians and the like, of Egypt Genesis 41:8 (E), Exodus 7:11 (P; compare Isaiah 19:11 (twice in verse); Isaiah 19:12); Babylon Isaiah 44:25; Jeremiah 50:35; Jeremiah 51:57; Persia Esther 1:13; Esther 6:13.
5. prudent, towards king Proverbs 16:14; in controversies Proverbs 11:29; Proverbs 29:8, 9, 11; religious affairs Hosea 13:13; Hosea 14:10; Jeremiah 4:22; Jeremiah 8:8, 9; Deuteronomy 4:6; Deuteronomy 32:6; Psalm 107:43; אישׁ ח׳ Jeremiah 9:11.
6. wise, ethically and religiously,. in Wisdom Literature:
a. as adjective, חֲכַם לֵב wise of mind Proverbs 10:8; Proverbs 16:21; לֵב חָכָם Ecclesiastes 8:5; of the son Proverbs 10:1 = Proverbs 15:20; Proverbs 13:1; Proverbs 23:24; Ecclesiastes 2:19; ילד ח׳ Ecclesiastes 4:13 wise boy; גבר ח׳ Job 34:34 wise man; מוכיח ח׳ wise reprover Proverbs 25:12.
b. = substantive:
(1) as a wise learner in school of wisdom, he fears God and departs from evil Proverbs 14:16; is silent Proverbs 17:28; hearkens to counsel Proverbs 12:15; hears and increases in learning Proverbs 1:5; his ear seeketh knowledge Proverbs 18:15; he receives it Proverbs 21:11; and stores it up Proverbs 10:14; his ears hearken to the reproof which giveth life Proverbs 15:31; and he becomes wiser through it Proverbs 9:8, 9.
(2) as a wise teacher, a sage, he does not answer with windy knowledge Job 15:2; he tells the experience of the past Job 15:48; has knowledge Job 34:2; teaches it Ecclesiastes 12:9; disperses it Proverbs 15:7; his tongue is health Proverbs 12:18; it utters knowledge aright Proverbs 15:2; his mind instructs his mouth and adds learning to his lips Proverbs 16:23; his words are gracious Ecclesiastes 10:12; it is good to hear his rebuke Ecclesiastes 7:5; his instruction is a fountain of life Proverbs 13:14; one walking with him becomes wiser Proverbs 13:20. The חכמים recall the Greek σόφοι, having their schools, pupils (בֵן), discipline (מוּסָר), principles and collections of wisdom, דברי חכמים Proverbs 1:6; Proverbs 22:17 (compare Proverbs 24:23), Ecclesiastes 9:17; Ecclesiastes 12:11; God himself is חכם לבב Job 9:4.
(3) the wise are prosperous: true, in sceptical view of Ecclesiastes, they have no advantage over the fool Ecclesiastes 6:8; but die as the fool Ecclesiastes 2:16 (twice in verse); Psalm 49:11; they will not be able to find the works of God Ecclesiastes 8:17; like others are in the hands of God Ecclesiastes 9:1; they do not secure bread Ecclesiastes 9:11; but elsewhere reverse is true: precious treasure is in his dwelling Proverbs 21:20; his lips preserve him Proverbs 14:3; they inherit glory Proverbs 3:35; wealth is their crown Proverbs 14:24; the wise man is strong Proverbs 24:5; Ecclesiastes 7:19; his eyes are in his head Ecclesiastes 2:14; his mind is at his right hand Ecclesiastes 10:2; he interprets things Ecclesiastes 8:1
(4) the wise man is a blessing to others: he wins men Proverbs 11:30; scales the city of the mighty Proverbs 21:22; though poor he delivers the city Ecclesiastes 9:15; is a reproof to scorners Proverbs 15:12; his mind is in the house of mourning Ecclesiastes 7:4; injustice makes him foolish Ecclesiastes 7:7; Job finds no wise men among his cruel friends Job 17:10.

See related Aramaic BDB entry H2445.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

41:8; 41:33; 41:39

Exodus

7:11; 28:3; 28:3; 31:6; 35:10; 35:25; 35:25; 36:1; 36:2; 36:4; 36:8

Deuteronomy

1:13; 1:13; 1:15; 4:6; 4:6; 32:6

Judges

5:29; 5:29; 16:19

2 Samuel

13:3; 14:2; 14:2; 14:20; 20:16; 20:16

1 Kings

3:12

1 Chronicles

22:15

2 Chronicles

2:6; 2:11; 2:12; 2:13

Esther

1:13; 6:13

Job

5:13; 9:4; 15:2; 17:10; 34:2; 34:34; 37:24

Psalms

49:11; 107:43

Proverbs

1:5; 1:6; 3:7; 3:35; 9:8; 9:9; 10:1; 10:8; 10:14; 11:29; 11:30; 12:15; 12:18; 13:1; 13:14; 13:20; 14:1; 14:3; 14:16; 14:24; 15:2; 15:7; 15:12; 15:20; 15:31; 16:14; 16:21; 16:23; 17:28; 18:15; 20:26; 21:11; 21:20; 21:22; 22:17; 23:24; 24:5; 24:23; 25:12; 26:5; 26:12; 26:16; 28:11; 29:8; 29:9; 29:11; 30:24

Ecclesiastes

2:14; 2:16; 2:19; 4:13; 6:8; 7:4; 7:5; 7:7; 7:19; 8:1; 8:5; 8:17; 9:1; 9:11; 9:15; 9:17; 10:2; 10:12; 12:9; 12:11

Song of Songs

1

Isaiah

3:3; 3:3; 5:21; 19:11; 19:11; 19:12; 19:12; 19:12; 29:14; 31:2; 40:20; 44:25

Jeremiah

4:22; 8:8; 8:9; 9:11; 9:16; 9:16; 9:22; 10:7; 10:9; 18:18; 50:35; 51:57

Ezekiel

27:8; 27:9; 28:3

Hosea

13:13

Obadiah

1:8

H2450

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Strong's Number H2450 matches the Hebrew חָכָם (ḥāḵām),
which occurs 137 times in 133 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:14 - Wise H2450 men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:29 - He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise H2450 of heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:30 - The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. H2450

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:15 - The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. H2450

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:18 - There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise H2450 is health.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:1 - A wise H2450 son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:14 - The law of the wise H2450 is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:20 - He that walketh with wise H2450 men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:3 - In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise H2450 shall preserve them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:16 - A wise H2450 man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:24 - The crown of the wise H2450 is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:2 - The tongue of the wise H2450 useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:7 - The lips of the wise H2450 disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:12 - A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. H2450

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:20 - A wise H2450 son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:31

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:31 - The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. H2450

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:14 - The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise H2450 man will pacify it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:21 - The wise H2450 in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:23 - The heart of the wise H2450 teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:28 - Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: H2450 and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 18:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:15 - The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise H2450 seeketh knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 20:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:26 - A wise H2450 king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:11 - When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise H2450 is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:20 - There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; H2450 but a foolish man spendeth it up.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:22 - A wise H2450 man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:17 - Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, H2450 and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:24 - The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise H2450 child shall have joy of him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:5 - A wise H2450 man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:23 - These things also belong to the wise. H2450 It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 25:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:12 - As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise H2450 reprover upon an obedient ear.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 26:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:5 - Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise H2450 in his own conceit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 26:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:12 - Seest thou a man wise H2450 in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 26:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:16 - The sluggard is wiser H2450 in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:11 - The rich man is wise H2450 in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:8 - Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise H2450 men turn away wrath.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:9 - If a wise H2450 man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:11 - A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise H2450 man keepeth it in till afterwards.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 30:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:24 - There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: H2450

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 2:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 2:14 - The wise man's H2450 eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 2:16

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 2:16 - For there is no remembrance of the wise H2450 more than of the fool for ever; seeing that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how dieth the wise H2450 man? as the fool.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 2:19

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 2:19 - And who knoweth whether he shall be a wise H2450 man or a fool? yet shall he have rule over all my labour wherein I have laboured, and wherein I have shewed myself wise under the sun. This is also vanity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 4:13

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 4:13 - Better is a poor and a wise H2450 child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 6:8

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 6:8 - For what hath the wise H2450 more than the fool? what hath the poor, that knoweth to walk before the living?

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 7:4

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:4 - The heart of the wise H2450 is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 7:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:5 - It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, H2450 than for a man to hear the song of fools.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 7:7

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:7 - Surely oppression maketh a wise man H2450 mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 7:19

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:19 - Wisdom strengtheneth the wise H2450 more than ten mighty men which are in the city.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 8:1

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:1 - Who is as the wise H2450 man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 8:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:5 - Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's H2450 heart discerneth both time and judgment.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 8:17

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:17 - Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea further; though a wise H2450 man think to know it, yet shall he not be able to find it.

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