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Lexicon :: Strong's H2451 - ḥāḵmâ

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חָכְמָה
Transliteration
ḥāḵmâ
Pronunciation
khok-maw'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 647a

Strong’s Definitions

חׇכְמָה chokmâh, khok-maw'; from H2449; wisdom (in a good sense):—skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 149x

The KJV translates Strong's H2451 in the following manner: wisdom (145x), wisely (2x), skilful man (1x), wits (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 149x
The KJV translates Strong's H2451 in the following manner: wisdom (145x), wisely (2x), skilful man (1x), wits (1x).
  1. wisdom

    1. skill (in war)

    2. wisdom (in administration)

    3. shrewdness, wisdom

    4. wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs)

    5. wisdom (ethical and religious)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
חׇכְמָה chokmâh, khok-maw'; from H2449; wisdom (in a good sense):—skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.
STRONGS H2451: Abbreviations
חָכְמה noun feminine wisdom, ח׳ Exodus 28:3 106 times; construct חָכְמַת Exodus 35:35 + 15 times; suffix חָכְמָתִי Ecclesiastes 2:9, etc. + 25 times suffix; plural abstract emphatic חָכְמוֺת [H2454 Psalm 49:3; Proverbs 1:20; Proverbs 9:1; Proverbs 24:7]; חַכְמוֺת [H2454 Proverbs 14:1] (in correctly pointed as adjective construct feminine; read חָכְמוֺת De); —
1. skill in war Isaiah 10:13; in technical work Exodus 28:3; Exodus 31:3, 6; Exodus 35:26, 31, 35; Exodus 36:1, 2(P), compare 1 Kings 7:14; 1 Chronicles 28:21; of sailors Psalm 107:27.
2. wisdom, in administration Deuteronomy 34:9; Isaiah 29:14; Jeremiah 49:7 (twice in verse); 2 Samuel 14:20; of prince of Tyre Ezekiel 28:4, 5, 7, 12; 17; Solomon's wisdom included this with other forms of cleverness and shrewdness 1 Kings 2:6; 1 Kings 3:28; 1 Kings 5:9 [1 Kings 4:29]; 1 Kings 5:10 [1 Kings 4:30]; 1 Kings 5:14 [1 Kings 4:34] (twice in verse); 1 Kings 5:26 [1 Kings 5:12]; 1 Kings 10:4, 6, 7, 8, 23, 24 2 Chronicles 9:3; 9:5; 9:6; 9:7; 9:22; 9:23, 1 Kings 11:41; 2 Chronicles 1:10; 1:11; 1:12; the Messiah is to have רוּחַ חָכְמָה וּבִינָה Isaiah 11:2.
3. shrewdness, wisdom, 2 Samuel 20:22; 1 Kings 5:10 [1 Kings 4:30] (twice in verse); Jeremiah 9:22 [Jeremiah 9:23]; withheld by God from the ostrich Job 39:17; of magicians and prophets Isaiah 47:10; Daniel 1:4, 17, 20.
5. wisdom, ethical and religious:
a. of God, as a divine attribute or energy; his wisdom is in the skies Job 38:36; by it he numbers the clouds Job 38:37; founded the earth Proverbs 3:19; and made all things Jeremiah 10:12 = Jeremiah 51:15, Psalm 104:24; it is with him Job 12:13; not to be found by the most persevering human search Job 28:12, 20; he alone knows it [H3045 Job 28:23]; gives it Proverbs 2:6; and shows its secrets Job 11:6.
b. the divine wisdom is personified: she was begotten before all things to be the architect and counsellor of God in the creation (Proverbs 8:22-31); she builds a palace and spreads a feast for those who will receive her instruction [H2454 Proverbs 9:1] (compare Proverbs 9:2-5); she teaches in public [H2454 Proverbs 1:20]; Proverbs 8:1, [H2454 Proverbs 8:5], Proverbs 8:11, 12 (see context); gives her pupils the divine spirit Proverbs 1:23; by her discipline simple become wise, rulers rule wisely, and those seeking her are richly rewarded [H8454 Proverbs 8:14] (compare Proverbs 8:1-21).
c. of man: to get wisdom is principal thing Proverbs 4:7 (twice in verse); its fundamental principle is to fear God Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 15:33; Job 28:18 (|| סוּר מֵרַע בִּינָה); and know י׳, the All Holy Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 30:3; it is of inestimable worth Job 28:18; Proverbs 8:11; Proverbs 16:16; Proverbs 17:16; Proverbs 23:23; [H2454 Proverbs 24:7]; beyond the reach of scorners Proverbs 14:6; God giveth it to the good Ecclesiastes 2:26; men are to incline the ear Proverbs 2:2; attend unto wisdom Proverbs 5:1; seek Ecclesiastes 7:25; know Proverbs 24:14; Ecclesiastes 1:17; Ecclesiastes 8:16; behold Ecclesiastes 2:12; Ecclesiastes 9:13; get her Proverbs 4:5, 7; treat her as sister Proverbs 7:4; happy the man who finds her Proverbs 3:13; he who has wisdom is אִישׁ תְּבוּנָה Proverbs 10:23; נָבוֺן Proverbs 10:13; Proverbs 14:33; מֵבִין Proverbs 17:24; compare also Psalm 49:4; Job 4:21; Job 12:2, 12; Job 13:5; Job 15:8; Job 26:3; Job 32:7, 13; Job 33:33; Proverbs 1:2, 7; Proverbs 2:10; Proverbs 4:11; Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 13:10; [H2454 Proverbs 14:1], 8; Proverbs 18:4; Proverbs 21:30; Proverbs 24:3; Proverbs 28:26; Proverbs 29:3, 15; Proverbs 31:26; Ecclesiastes 1:13, 16 (twice in verse); Ecclesiastes 1:18; Ecclesiastes 2:3, 9, 13, 21; Ecclesiastes 7:10, 11, 12, 19, 23; Ecclesiastes 8:1; Ecclesiastes 9:10, 15, 16 (twice in verse); Ecclesiastes 9:18; Ecclesiastes 10:1, 10 — on solomon's wisdom see above
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H2451

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Strong's Number H2451 matches the Hebrew חָכְמָה (ḥāḵmâ),
which occurs 149 times in 141 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 2 / 3 (Job 33:33–Ecc 1:16)

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:33 -

“If not, listen to me;

Keep silent, and I will teach you wisdom H2451.”

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 38:36 -

“Who has given wisdom H2451 in the [fn]innermost being

Or given understanding to the [fn]mind?

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 38:37 -

“Who can count the clouds by wisdom H2451,

Or tip the water jars of the heavens,

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:17 -

Because God has made her forget wisdom H2451,

And has not given her a share of understanding.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:30 -

Pe

The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom H2451,

And his tongue speaks justice.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:6 -

Behold, You delight in truth in the [fn]innermost being,

And in the hidden part You will make me know wisdom H2451.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 90:12 -

[fn]So teach us to number our days,

That we may [fn]present to You a heart of wisdom H2451.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:24 -

How numerous are Your works, O Yahweh!

[fn]In wisdom H2451 You have made them all;

The earth is full of Your [fn]possessions.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:27 -

They staggered and swayed like a drunken man,

And all their wisdom H2451 was swallowed up.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:10 -

Resh

The [fn]fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom H2451;

Sin

Good insight belongs to all those who do [fn]His commandments;

Tav

His praise stands forever.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:2 -

To know wisdom H2451 and discipline,

To understand the sayings of understanding,

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:7 -

The fear of [fn]Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;

[fn]Ignorant fools despise wisdom H2451 and discipline.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:2 -

To make your ear pay attention to wisdom H2451,

Incline your heart to discernment;

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:6 -

For Yahweh gives wisdom H2451;

From His mouth come knowledge and discernment.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:10 -

For wisdom H2451 will enter your heart

And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:13 -

How blessed is the man who finds wisdom H2451

And the man who obtains discernment.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:19 -

Yahweh by wisdom H2451 founded the earth,

By discernment He established the heavens.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:5 -

Acquire wisdom H2451! Acquire understanding!

Do not forget and do not turn away from the sayings of my mouth.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:7 -

[fn]The beginning of wisdom H2451 is: Acquire wisdom H2451;

And with all your acquiring, acquire understanding.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:11 -

I have instructed you in the way of wisdom H2451;

I have led you in upright tracks.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:1 -

My son, pay attention to my wisdom H2451,

Incline your ear to my discernment;

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:4 -

Say to wisdom H2451, “You are my sister,”

And call understanding your intimate friend;

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:1 -

Does not wisdom H2451 call,

And discernment give forth her voice?

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:11 -

“For wisdom H2451 is better than pearls;

And all desirable things cannot compare with her.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:12 -

“I, wisdom H2451, dwell with prudence,

And I find knowledge and discretion.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:10 -

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom H2451,

And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:13 -

On the lips of the one who has understanding, wisdom H2451 is found,

But a rod is for the back of him who lacks a heart of wisdom.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:23 -

Doing wickedness is like laughing to a fool,

And so is wisdom H2451 to a man of discernment.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:31 -

The mouth of the righteous bears wisdom H2451,

But the tongue of perversions will be cut out.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:2 -

When arrogance comes, then comes disgrace,

But with the meek is wisdom H2451.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:10 -

With arrogance [fn]comes only quarreling,

But with those who receive counsel is wisdom H2451.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:6 -

A scoffer seeks wisdom H2451 and finds none,

But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:8 -

The wisdom H2451 of the prudent is to understand his way,

But the folly of fools is deceit.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:33 -

Wisdom H2451 rests in the heart of one who has understanding,

But in the midst of fools it is merely made known.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:33 -

The [fn]fear of Yahweh is the discipline [fn]leading to wisdom H2451,

And before glory comes humility.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:16 -

How much better it is to acquire wisdom H2451 than fine gold!

And to acquire understanding is to be chosen above silver.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:16 -

Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to acquire wisdom H2451,

When [fn]he has no heart of wisdom?

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:24 -

Wisdom H2451 is in the presence of the one who understands,

But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:4 -

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;

[fn]The fountain of wisdom H2451 is a flowing brook.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:30 -

There is no wisdom H2451, there is no discernment

And there is no counsel against Yahweh.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:23 -

Buy truth, and do not sell it,

Get wisdom H2451 and discipline and understanding.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:3 -

By wisdom H2451 a house is built,

And by discernment it is firmly established;

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:14 -

Know that wisdom H2451 is thus for your soul;

If you find it, then there will be a [fn]future,

And your hope will not be cut off.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:26 -

He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,

But he who walks wisely H2451 will escape.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:3 -

A man who loves wisdom H2451 makes his father glad,

But he who befriends harlots destroys his wealth.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:15 -

The rod and reproof give wisdom H2451,

But a child [fn]left to himself brings shame to his mother.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:3 -

Neither have I learned wisdom H2451,

Nor do I know the knowledge of the Holy One.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:26 -

Pe

She opens her mouth in wisdom H2451,

And the [fn]instruction of lovingkindness is on her tongue.

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 1:13 - And I gave my heart to seek and explore by wisdom H2451 concerning all that has been done under heaven. It is [fn]a grievous endeavor which God has given to the sons of men with which to occupy themselves.
Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 1:16 -

I spoke within my heart, saying, “Behold, I have magnified and increased wisdom H2451 more than all who were over Jerusalem before me; and my heart has seen an abundance of wisdom H2451 and knowledge.”


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