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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.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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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 46 times in 46 verses in 'Pro' in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:5 - (Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:6 - To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:7 - Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:35

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:35 - The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:8 - Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you; reprove a wise person and he will love you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:9 - Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:1 - The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:8 - The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:14 - Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:29 - The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:30 - The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:15 - The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:18 - Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:1

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:14 - Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:20 - The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:3 - In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:16 - A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:24

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:2 - The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:7 - The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:12 - The scorner does not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:20 - A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:31

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:31 - The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:14 - A king's wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:21 - The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:23 - A wise person's heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:28 - Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:15 - The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:26 - A wise king separates out the wicked; he turns the threshing wheel over them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:11 - When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:20 - There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:22 - The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:17 - Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:24 - The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly; whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:5 - A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:23 - These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:12 - Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:5

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:12

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:16 - The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation than seven people who respond with good sense.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:11 - A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:8 - Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:9 - If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:11 - A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:24 - There are four things on earth that are small, but they are exceedingly wise:
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