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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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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

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

Page 2 / 3 (Pro 10:14–Ecc 8:17)

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:14 - Wise H2450 men H2450 store up knowledge,
But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:29 - He who troubles his own house will inherit wind,
And the foolish will be servant to the wisehearted. H2450

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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 who is wise H2450 [fn]wins souls.

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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 a wise H2450 man H2450 is he who listens to counsel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:18 - There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise H2450 brings healing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:1 - A wise H2450 son accepts his father’s discipline,
But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:14 - The [fn]teaching of the wise H2450 is a fountain of life,
To turn aside from the snares of death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:20 - He who walks with wise H2450 men H2450 will be wise,
But the companion of fools will suffer harm.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:3 - In the mouth of the foolish is a rod [fn]for his back,
But the lips of the wise H2450 will protect them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:16 - A wise H2450 man H2450 [fn]is cautious and turns away from evil,
But a fool is arrogant and careless.

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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 folly of fools is foolishness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:2 - The tongue of the wise H2450 makes knowledge [fn]acceptable,
But the mouth of fools spouts folly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:7 - The lips of the wise H2450 spread knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:12 - A scoffer does not love one who reproves him,
He will not go to the wise. H2450

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:20 - A wise H2450 son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:31

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:31 - He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof
Will dwell among the wise. H2450

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:14 - The fury of a king is like messengers of death,
But a wise H2450 man will appease it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:21 - The wise H2450 in heart will be called understanding,
And sweetness of [fn]speech increases [fn]persuasiveness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:23 - The heart of the wise H2450 instructs his mouth
And adds [fn]persuasiveness to his lips.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:28 - Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; H2450
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 18:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:15 - The [fn]mind of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise H2450 seeks knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 20:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:26 - A wise H2450 king winnows the wicked,
And [fn]drives the threshing wheel over them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:11 - When the scoffer is punished, the [fn]naive becomes wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:20 - There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, H2450
But a foolish man swallows it up.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:22 - A wise H2450 man H2450 scales the city of the mighty
And brings down the [fn]stronghold in which they trust.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:17 - Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, H2450
And apply your mind to my knowledge;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:24 - The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,
And he who sires a wise H2450 son H2450 will be glad in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:5 - A wise H2450 man is [fn]strong,
And a man of knowledge [fn]increases power.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:23 - These also are sayings of the wise. H2450
To [fn]show partiality in judgment is not good.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 25:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:12 - Like [fn]an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise H2450 reprover to a listening ear.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 26:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:5 - Answer a fool as his folly deserves,
That he not be wise H2450 in his own eyes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 26:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:12 - Do you see a man wise H2450 in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 26:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:16 - The sluggard is wiser H2450 in his own eyes
Than seven men who can [fn]give a discreet answer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:11 - The rich man is wise H2450 in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding [fn]sees through him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:8 - Scorners set a city aflame,
But wise H2450 men H2450 turn away anger.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:9 - When a wise H2450 man has a controversy with a foolish man,
[fn]The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:11 - A fool [fn]always loses his temper,
But a wise H2450 man H2450 holds it back.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 30:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:24 - Four things are small on the earth,
But they are exceedingly wise: H2450

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 2:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 2:14 - The wise H2450 man’s H2450 eyes are in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. And yet I know that one fate befalls them both.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 2:16

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 2:16 - For there is no [fn]lasting remembrance of the wise H2450 man H2450 as with the fool, inasmuch as in the coming days all will be forgotten. And how the wise H2450 man H2450 and the fool alike die!

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 2:19

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 2:19 - And who knows whether he will be a wise H2450 man H2450 or a fool? Yet he will have [fn]control over all the fruit of my labor for which I have labored by acting wisely under the sun. This too is vanity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 4:13

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 4:13 - A poor yet wise H2450 lad is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive [fn]instruction.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 6:8

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 6:8 - For what advantage does the wise H2450 man H2450 have over the fool? What advantage does the poor man have, knowing how to walk before the living?

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 7:4

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:4 - The [fn]mind of the wise H2450 is in the house of mourning,
While the [fn]mind of fools is in the house of pleasure.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 7:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:5 - It is better to listen to the rebuke of a wise H2450 man H2450
Than for one to listen to the song of fools.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 7:7

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:7 - For oppression makes a wise H2450 man H2450 mad,
And a bribe [fn]corrupts the heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 7:19

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:19 - Wisdom strengthens a wise H2450 man H2450 more than ten rulers who are in a city.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 8:1

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:1 - Who is like the wise H2450 man H2450 and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom illumines [fn]him and causes his stern face to [fn]beam.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 8:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:5 - He who keeps a royal command experiences no [fn]trouble, for a wise H2450 heart knows the proper time and procedure.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 8:17

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:17 - and I saw every work of God, I concluded that man cannot discover the work which has been done under the sun. Even though man should seek laboriously, he will not discover; and though the wise H2450 man H2450 should say, “I know,” he cannot discover.

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