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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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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 1 / 3 (Gen 41:8–Pro 10:8)

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 41:8 - In the morning his mind was troubled, so he sent for all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 41:33 - “And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 41:39 - Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 7:11 - Pharaoh then summoned wise men and sorcerers, and the Egyptian magicians also did the same things by their secret arts:

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 28:3

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 28:3 - Tell all the skilled workers to whom I have given wisdom in such matters that they are to make garments for Aaron, for his consecration, so he may serve me as priest.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:6 - Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given ability to all the skilled workers to make everything I have commanded you:

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:10 - “All who are skilled among you are to come and make everything the LORD has commanded:

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:25 - Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun—blue, purple or scarlet yarn or fine linen.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 36:1

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:1 - So Bezalel, Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the LORD has given skill and ability to know how to carry out all the work of constructing the sanctuary are to do the work just as the LORD has commanded.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:2 - Then Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the LORD had given ability and who was willing to come and do the work.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:4 - So all the skilled workers who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left what they were doing

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 36:8

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:8 - All those who were skilled among the workers made the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into them by expert hands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 1:13

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 1:13 - Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 1:15

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 1:15 - So I took the leading men of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them to have authority over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens and as tribal officials.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 4:6

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 4:6 - Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 16:19

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 16:19 - Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the innocent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:6

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:6 - Is this the way you repay the LORD, you foolish and unwise people? Is he not your Father, your Creator,[fn] who made you and formed you?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 5:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:29 - The wisest of her ladies answer her; indeed, she keeps saying to herself,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:3 - Now Amnon had an adviser named Jonadab son of Shimeah, David’s brother. Jonadab was a very shrewd man.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 14:2

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:2 - So Joab sent someone to Tekoa and had a wise woman brought from there. He said to her, “Pretend you are in mourning. Dress in mourning clothes, and don’t use any cosmetic lotions. Act like a woman who has spent many days grieving for the dead.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 14:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:20 - Your servant Joab did this to change the present situation. My lord has wisdom like that of an angel of God—he knows everything that happens in the land.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 20:16 - a wise woman called from the city, “Listen! Listen! Tell Joab to come here so I can speak to him.”

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 2:9 - But now, do not consider him innocent. You are a man of wisdom; you will know what to do to him. Bring his gray head down to the grave in blood.”

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 3:12 - I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 5:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 5:7 - When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was greatly pleased and said, “Praise be to the LORD today, for he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 22:15 - You have many workers: stonecutters, masons and carpenters, as well as those skilled in every kind of work

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 2:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 2:7 - “Send me, therefore, a man skilled to work in gold and silver, bronze and iron, and in purple, crimson and blue yarn, and experienced in the art of engraving, to work in Judah and Jerusalem with my skilled workers, whom my father David provided.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 2:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 2:12 - And Hiram added: “Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth! He has given King David a wise son, endowed with intelligence and discernment, who will build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 2:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 2:13 - “I am sending you Huram-Abi, a man of great skill,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 2:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 2:14 - whose mother was from Dan and whose father was from Tyre. He is trained to work in gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, and with purple and blue and crimson yarn and fine linen. He is experienced in all kinds of engraving and can execute any design given to him. He will work with your skilled workers and with those of my lord, David your father.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEst 1:13 - Since it was customary for the king to consult experts in matters of law and justice, he spoke with the wise men who understood the times

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Unchecked Copy Box Est 6:13

Unchecked Copy BoxEst 6:13 - and told Zeresh his wife and all his friends everything that had happened to him. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has started, is of Jewish origin, you cannot stand against him—you will surely come to ruin!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 5:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:13 - He catches the wise in their craftiness, and the schemes of the wily are swept away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 9:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 9:4 - His wisdom is profound, his power is vast. Who has resisted him and come out unscathed?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:2 - “Would a wise person answer with empty notions or fill their belly with the hot east wind?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 15:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:18 - what the wise have declared, hiding nothing received from their ancestors

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 17:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 17:10 - “But come on, all of you, try again! I will not find a wise man among you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:2 - “Hear my words, you wise men; listen to me, you men of learning.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:34

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:34 - “Men of understanding declare, wise men who hear me say to me,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:24 - Therefore, people revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart?[fn]”

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:10 - For all can see that the wise die, that the foolish and the senseless also perish, leaving their wealth to others.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 107:43

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:43 - Let the one who is wise heed these things and ponder the loving deeds of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:5 - let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:6 - for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:7 - Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:35

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:35 - The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:8 - Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:9 - Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:1 - The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:8 - The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

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