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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.
4. wisdom, prudence in religious affairs Deuteronomy 4:6; Psalm 37:30; Psalm 51:6; Psalm 90:12; Proverbs 10:31; Isaiah 33:6; Jeremiah 8:9
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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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Exodus

28:3; 28:3; 31:3; 31:6; 35:26; 35:31; 35:35; 35:35; 36:1; 36:2

Deuteronomy

4:6; 34:9

2 Samuel

14:20; 20:22

1 Kings

2:6; 3:28; 4:29; 4:30; 4:30; 4:34; 5:12; 7:14; 10:4; 10:6; 10:7; 10:8; 10:23; 10:24; 11:41

1 Chronicles

28:21

2 Chronicles

1:10; 1:11; 1:12; 9:3; 9:5; 9:6; 9:7; 9:22; 9:23

Job

4:21; 11:6; 12:2; 12:12; 12:13; 13:5; 15:8; 26:3; 28:12; 28:18; 28:18; 28:20; 32:7; 32:13; 33:33; 38:36; 38:37; 39:17

Psalms

37:30; 49:4; 51:6; 90:12; 104:24; 107:27; 111:10

Proverbs

1:2; 1:7; 1:23; 2:2; 2:6; 2:10; 3:13; 3:19; 4:5; 4:7; 4:7; 4:11; 5:1; 7:4; 8:1; 8:1; 8:2; 8:3; 8:4; 8:5; 8:6; 8:7; 8:8; 8:9; 8:10; 8:11; 8:11; 8:11; 8:12; 8:12; 8:13; 8:14; 8:15; 8:16; 8:17; 8:18; 8:19; 8:20; 8:21; 8:22; 8:23; 8:24; 8:25; 8:26; 8:27; 8:28; 8:29; 8:30; 8:31; 9:2; 9:3; 9:4; 9:5; 9:10; 10:13; 10:23; 10:31; 11:2; 13:10; 14:6; 14:8; 14:33; 15:33; 16:16; 17:16; 17:24; 18:4; 21:30; 23:23; 24:3; 24:14; 28:26; 29:3; 29:15; 30:3; 31:26

Ecclesiastes

1:13; 1:16; 1:17; 1:18; 2:3; 2:9; 2:9; 2:12; 2:13; 2:21; 2:26; 7:10; 7:11; 7:12; 7:19; 7:23; 7:25; 8:1; 8:16; 9:10; 9:13; 9:15; 9:16; 9:18; 10:1; 10:10

Isaiah

10:13; 11:2; 29:14; 33:6; 47:10

Jeremiah

8:9; 9:23; 10:12; 49:7; 51:15

Ezekiel

28:4; 28:5; 28:7; 28:12; 28:17

Daniel

1:4; 1:17; 1:20

H2451

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

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

Page 1 / 3 (Exo 28:3–Job 32:13)

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 28:3 - Instruct all the skilled craftsmen whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom. Have them make garments for Aaron that will distinguish him as a priest set apart for my service.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 31:3

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:3 - I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 31:6

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:6 - “And I have personally appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be his assistant. Moreover, I have given special skill to all the gifted craftsmen so they can make all the things I have commanded you to make:

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 35:26

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:26 - All the women who were willing used their skills to spin the goat hair into yarn.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 35:31

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31 - The LORD has filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 35:35

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:35 - The LORD has given them special skills as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet thread on fine linen cloth, and weavers. They excel as craftsmen and as designers.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 36:1

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:1 - “The LORD has gifted Bezalel, Oholiab, and the other skilled craftsmen with wisdom and ability to perform any task involved in building the sanctuary. Let them construct and furnish the Tabernacle, just as the LORD has commanded.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 36:2

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:2 - So Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and all the others who were specially gifted by the LORD and were eager to get to work.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 4:6

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 4:6 - Obey them completely, and you will display your wisdom and intelligence among the surrounding nations. When they hear all these decrees, they will exclaim, ‘How wise and prudent are the people of this great nation!’

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 34:9

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 34:9 - Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. So the people of Israel obeyed him, doing just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 14:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:20 - He did it to place the matter before you in a different light. But you are as wise as an angel of God, and you understand everything that happens among us!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 20:22

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 20:22 - Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice, and they cut off Sheba’s head and threw it out to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and called his troops back from the attack. They all returned to their homes, and Joab returned to the king at Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 2:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 2:6 - Do with him what you think best, but don’t let him grow old and go to his grave in peace.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 3:28

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 3:28 - When all Israel heard the king’s decision, the people were in awe of the king, for they saw the wisdom God had given him for rendering justice.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 4:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:29 - God gave Solomon very great wisdom and understanding, and knowledge as vast as the sands of the seashore.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 4:30

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:30 - In fact, his wisdom exceeded that of all the wise men of the East and the wise men of Egypt.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 4:34

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:34 - And kings from every nation sent their ambassadors to listen to the wisdom of Solomon.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 5:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 5:12 - So the LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as he had promised. And Hiram and Solomon made a formal alliance of peace.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 7:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:14 - He was half Israelite, since his mother was a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father had been a craftsman in bronze from Tyre. Huram was extremely skillful and talented in any work in bronze, and he came to do all the metal work for King Solomon.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:4 - When the queen of Sheba realized how very wise Solomon was, and when she saw the palace he had built,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:6 - She exclaimed to the king, “Everything I heard in my country about your achievements[fn] and wisdom is true!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:7 - I didn’t believe what was said until I arrived here and saw it with my own eyes. In fact, I had not heard the half of it! Your wisdom and prosperity are far beyond what I was told.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:8 - How happy your people[fn] must be! What a privilege for your officials to stand here day after day, listening to your wisdom!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:23 - So King Solomon became richer and wiser than any other king on earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:24

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:24 - People from every nation came to consult him and to hear the wisdom God had given him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 11:41

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 11:41 - The rest of the events in Solomon’s reign, including all his deeds and his wisdom, are recorded in The Book of the Acts of Solomon.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 28:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:21 - The various divisions of priests and Levites will serve in the Temple of God. Others with skills of every kind will volunteer, and the officials and the entire nation are at your command.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:10 - Give me the wisdom and knowledge to lead them properly,[fn] for who could possibly govern this great people of yours?”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 1:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:11 - God said to Solomon, “Because your greatest desire is to help your people, and you did not ask for wealth, riches, fame, or even the death of your enemies or a long life, but rather you asked for wisdom and knowledge to properly govern my people—

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 1:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:12 - I will certainly give you the wisdom and knowledge you requested. But I will also give you wealth, riches, and fame such as no other king has had before you or will ever have in the future!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:3 - When the queen of Sheba realized how wise Solomon was, and when she saw the palace he had built,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:5 - She exclaimed to the king, “Everything I heard in my country about your achievements[fn] and wisdom is true!

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:6 - I didn’t believe what was said until I arrived here and saw it with my own eyes. In fact, I had not heard the half of your great wisdom! It is far beyond what I was told.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:7 - How happy your people must be! What a privilege for your officials to stand here day after day, listening to your wisdom!

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:22

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:22 - So King Solomon became richer and wiser than any other king on earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:23

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:23 - Kings from every nation came to consult him and to hear the wisdom God had given him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 4:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:21 - Their tent-cords are pulled and the tent collapses,
and they die in ignorance.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 11:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 11:6 - If only he would tell you the secrets of wisdom,
for true wisdom is not a simple matter.
Listen! God is doubtless punishing you
far less than you deserve!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:2 - “You people really know everything, don’t you?
And when you die, wisdom will die with you!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:12 - Wisdom belongs to the aged,
and understanding to the old.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:13 - “But true wisdom and power are found in God;
counsel and understanding are his.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:5 - If only you could be silent!
That’s the wisest thing you could do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 15:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:8 - Were you listening at God’s secret council?
Do you have a monopoly on wisdom?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 26:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:3 - How you have enlightened my stupidity!
What wise advice you have offered!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 28:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:12 - “But do people know where to find wisdom?
Where can they find understanding?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 28:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:18 - Coral and jasper are worthless in trying to get it.
The price of wisdom is far above rubies.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 28:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:20 - “But do people know where to find wisdom?
Where can they find understanding?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 28:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:28 - And this is what he says to all humanity:
‘The fear of the Lord is true wisdom;
to forsake evil is real understanding.’”

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:7 - I thought, ‘Those who are older should speak,
for wisdom comes with age.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:13 - And don’t tell me, ‘He is too wise for us.
Only God can convince him.’

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