Word Study · Strong's H2450 · Hebrew
חָכָם
chakam
khaw-kawm'
Strong's 1890 spelling: châkâm
“wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
Rendered in the KJV as
cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man).
- 138occurrencesin the Old Testament
- 18 of 39Old Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 67inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 138 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 67
- חָכָ֣ם10
- חֲכָמִ֣ים9
- חָכָ֑ם7
- חָ֭כָם6
- חֲכַם־6
- חָכָם֙5
- חֲכָמִ֥ים5
- חָכָ֖ם4
- חָכָֽם׃4
- חֲכָמִים֙4
- חֲ֝כָמִ֗ים4
- הֶֽחָכָם֙3
and 55 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 55
- wise28
- wise [people]22
- a wise [person]11
- [is] wise8
- [person] skillful of3
- skillful of3
- the wise [person]3
- to a wise [person]3
- ¿ a wise [person]2
- [are] wise2
- [the] wise [people] of2
- and a wise [person]2
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 27
- adjective · masculine singular50
- adjective · masculine plural32
- adjective · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)7
- adjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)4
- conjunction (“and”) + adjective · masculine singular4
- preposition + adjective · masculine singular4
- the definite article (“the”) + adjective · masculine singular4
- preposition with the article + adjective · masculine plural3
- preposition with the article + adjective · masculine singular3
- adjective · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)2
- adjective · feminine singular2
- adjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singular2
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- HAamsa · 50
- HAampa · 32
- HAamsc · 7
- HAampc · 4
- HC/Aamsa · 4
- HR/Aamsa · 4
- HTd/Aamsa · 4
- HRd/Aampa · 3
- HRd/Aamsa · 3
- HAafpc · 2
- HAafsa · 2
- HAampc/Sp2ms · 2
All 138, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
- Proverbs47 of 138 · 34%
- Ecclesiastes21 of 138 · 15%
- Jeremiah11 of 138 · 8%
- Exodus9 of 138 · 7%
- Isaiah9 of 138 · 7%
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Genesis3 occurrences
- Genesis 41:8חֲכָמֶ֑יהָchakhameihaadjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singularIn the morning his spirit was troubled, so he summoned all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him.here: wise [men] its
- Genesis 41:33וְחָכָ֑םvechakhamconjunction (“and”) + adjective · masculine singularNow, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.here: and wise
- Genesis 41:39וְחָכָ֖םvechakhamconjunction (“and”) + adjective · masculine singularThen Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.here: and a wise [person]
Exodus9 occurrences
- Exodus 7:11לַֽחֲכָמִ֖יםlachakhamimpreposition with the article + adjective · masculine pluralBut Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers and magicians of Egypt, and they also did the same things by their magic arts.here: to the wise men
- Exodus 28:3חַכְמֵי־chakhmei-adjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.here: [people] skillful of
- Exodus 31:6חֲכַם־chakham-adjective · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you:here: [person] skillful of
- Exodus 35:10חֲכַם־chakham-adjective · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)Let every skilled craftsman among you come and make everything that the LORD has commanded:here: [person] skillful of
- Exodus 35:25חַכְמַת־chakhmat-adjective · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen.here: skillful of
- Exodus 36:1חֲכַם־chakham-adjective · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”here: skillful of
- Exodus 36:2חֲכַם־chakham-adjective · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.here: skillful of
- Exodus 36:4הַ֣חֲכָמִ֔יםhachakhamimthe definite article (“the”) + adjective · masculine pluralso that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their workhere: the skillful [people]
- Exodus 36:8חֲכַם־chakham-adjective · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them.here: [person] skillful of
Deuteronomy5 occurrences
- Deuteronomy 1:13חֲכָמִ֧יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralChoose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.”here: wise
- Deuteronomy 1:15חֲכָמִים֙chakhamimadjective · masculine pluralSo I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes.here: wise
- Deuteronomy 4:6חָכָ֣םchakhamadjective · masculine singularObserve them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”here: wise
- Deuteronomy 16:19חֲכָמִ֔יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralDo not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.here: wise [people]
- Deuteronomy 32:6חָכָ֑םchakhamadjective · masculine singularIs this how you repay the LORD, O foolish and senseless people? Is He not your Father and Creator? Has He not made you and established you?here: wise
2 Samuel4 occurrences
- 2 Samuel 13:3חָכָ֖םchakhamadjective · masculine singularNow Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah. Jonadab was a very shrewd man,here: shrewd
- 2 Samuel 14:2חֲכָמָ֑הchakhamahadjective · feminine singularSo Joab sent to Tekoa to bring a wise woman from there. He told her, “Please pretend to be a mourner; put on clothes for mourning and do not anoint yourself with oil. Act like a woman who has mourned for the dead a long time.here: wise
- 2 Samuel 14:20חָכָ֗םchakhamadjective · masculine singularJoab your servant has done this to bring about this change of affairs, but my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God, to know everything that happens in the land.”here: [is] wise
- 2 Samuel 20:16חֲכָמָ֖הchakhamahadjective · feminine singulara wise woman called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here so that I may speak with him.”here: wise
1 Kings3 occurrences
- 1 Kings 2:9חָכָ֖םchakhamadjective · masculine singularNow therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.”here: wise
- 1 Kings 3:12חָכָ֣םchakhamadjective · masculine singularbehold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been nor will ever be another like you.here: wise
- 1 Kings 5:7חָכָ֔םchakhamadjective · masculine singularWhen Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”here: wise
1 Chronicles1 occurrence
2 Chronicles6 occurrences
- 2 Chronicles 2:7חָכָ֡םchakhamadjective · masculine singularSend me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided.here: skillful
- 2 Chronicles 2:7הַֽחֲכָמִ֗יםhachakhamimthe definite article (“the”) + adjective · masculine pluralSend me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided.here: the skillful [people]
- 2 Chronicles 2:12חָכָ֗םchakhamadjective · masculine singularAnd Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.here: wise
- 2 Chronicles 2:13חָכָ֛םchakhamadjective · masculine singularSo now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity.here: wise
- 2 Chronicles 2:14חֲכָמֶ֔יךָchakhameikhaadjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singularHe is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David.here: skilled [people] your
- 2 Chronicles 2:14וְֽחַכְמֵ֔יvechakhmeiconjunction (“and”) + adjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David.here: and [the] skillful [people] of
Esther2 occurrences
- Esther 1:13לַחֲכָמִ֖יםlachakhamimpreposition with the article + adjective · masculine pluralThen the king consulted the wise men who knew the times, for it was customary for him to confer with the experts in law and justice.here: to the wise men
- Esther 6:13חֲכָמָ֜יוchakhamavadjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularHaman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, you will not prevail against him—for surely you will fall before him.”here: wise [men] his
Job8 occurrences
- Job 5:13חֲכָמִ֣יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralHe catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning.here: wise [people]
- Job 9:4חֲכַ֣םchakhamadjective · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?here: wise of
- Job 15:2הֶֽחָכָ֗םhechakhamquestion particle + adjective · masculine singular“Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?here: ¿ a wise [person]
- Job 15:18חֲכָמִ֥יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralwhat was declared by wise men and was not concealed from their fathers,here: wise [people]
- Job 17:10חָכָֽם׃chakhamadjective · masculine singularBut come back and try again, all of you. For I will not find a wise man among you.here: a wise [person]
- Job 34:2חֲכָמִ֣יםchakhamimadjective · masculine plural“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.here: O wise [men]
- Job 34:34חָ֝כָ֗םchakhamadjective · masculine singularMen of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:here: wise
- Job 37:24חַכְמֵי־chakhmei-adjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.”here: [people] wise of
Psalms2 occurrences
- Psalms 49:10חֲכָ֘מִ֤יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralFor it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others.here: wise [people]
- Psalms 107:43חָכָ֥םchakhamadjective · masculine singularLet him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.here: [is] wise
Proverbs47 occurrences
- Proverbs 1:5חָ֭כָםchakhomadjective · masculine singularlet the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counselhere: a prudent [one]
- Proverbs 1:6חֲ֝כָמִ֗יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralby understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.here: learned ones
- Proverbs 3:7חָכָ֣םchakhamadjective · masculine singularBe not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.here: wise
- Proverbs 3:35חֲכָמִ֣יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralThe wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.here: wise [people]
- Proverbs 9:8לְ֝חָכָ֗םlechakhampreposition + adjective · masculine singularDo not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.here: to a wise [person]
- Proverbs 9:9לְ֭חָכָםlechakhompreposition + adjective · masculine singularInstruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.here: to a wise [person]
- Proverbs 10:1חָ֭כָםchakhomadjective · masculine singularThe proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.here: wise
- Proverbs 10:8חֲכַם־chakham-adjective · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.here: a wise [person] of
- Proverbs 10:14חֲכָמִ֥יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralThe wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.here: wise [people]
- Proverbs 11:29לַחֲכַם־lachakham-preposition + adjective · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.here: of [the] wise of
- Proverbs 11:30חָכָֽם׃chakhamadjective · masculine singularThe fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.here: [is] wise
- Proverbs 12:15חָכָֽם׃chakhamadjective · masculine singularThe way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.here: [is] wise
- Proverbs 12:18חֲכָמִ֣יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralSpeaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.here: wise [people]
- Proverbs 13:1חָ֭כָםchakhomadjective · masculine singularA wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.here: wise
- Proverbs 13:14חָ֭כָםchakhomadjective · masculine singularThe teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.here: a wise [person]
- Proverbs 13:20חֲכָמִ֣יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralHe who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.here: wise [people]
- Proverbs 14:1חַכְמ֣וֹתchakhmotadjective · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.here: wise [women] of
- Proverbs 14:3חֲ֝כָמִ֗יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralThe proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.here: wise [people]
- Proverbs 14:16חָכָ֣םchakhamadjective · masculine singularA wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.here: a wise [person]
- Proverbs 14:24חֲכָמִ֣יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralThe crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.here: wise [people]
- Proverbs 15:2חֲ֭כָמִיםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralThe tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.here: wise [people]
- Proverbs 15:7חֲ֭כָמִיםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralThe lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.here: wise [people]
- Proverbs 15:12חֲ֝כָמִ֗יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralA mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.here: wise [people]
- Proverbs 15:20חָ֭כָםchakhomadjective · masculine singularA wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.here: wise
- Proverbs 15:31חֲכָמִ֣יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralHe who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.here: wise [people]
- Proverbs 16:14חָכָ֣םchakhamadjective · masculine singularThe wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.here: wise
- Proverbs 16:21לַחֲכַם־lachakham-preposition + adjective · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.here: to [the] wise of
- Proverbs 16:23חָ֭כָםchakhomadjective · masculine singularThe heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.here: a wise [person]
- Proverbs 17:28חָכָ֣םchakhamadjective · masculine singularEven a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.here: wise
- Proverbs 18:15חֲ֝כָמִ֗יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralThe heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.here: wise [people]
- Proverbs 20:26חָכָ֑םchakhamadjective · masculine singularA wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.here: wise
- Proverbs 21:11לְ֝חָכָ֗םlechakhampreposition + adjective · masculine singularWhen a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.here: to a wise [person]
- Proverbs 21:20חָכָ֑םchakhamadjective · masculine singularPrecious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.here: a wise [person]
- Proverbs 21:22חָכָ֑םchakhamadjective · masculine singularA wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.here: a wise [person]
- Proverbs 22:17חֲכָמִ֑יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralIncline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—here: wise [people]
- Proverbs 23:24חָ֝כָ֗םchakhamadjective · masculine singularThe father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.here: a wise [son]
- Proverbs 24:5חָכָ֥םchakhamadjective · masculine singularA wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.here: wise
- Proverbs 24:23לַֽחֲכָמִ֑יםlachakhamimpreposition + adjective · masculine pluralThese also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.here: [belong] to wise [people]
- Proverbs 25:12חָ֝כָ֗םchakhamadjective · masculine singularLike an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.here: wise
- Proverbs 26:5חָכָ֣םchakhamadjective · masculine singularAnswer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.here: wise
- Proverbs 26:12חָכָ֣םchakhamadjective · masculine singularDo you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.here: wise
- Proverbs 26:16חָכָ֣םchakhamadjective · masculine singularThe slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.here: [is] wise
- Proverbs 28:11חָכָ֣םchakhamadjective · masculine singularA rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.here: [is] wise
- Proverbs 29:8וַ֝חֲכָמִ֗יםvachakhamimconjunction (“and”) + adjective · masculine pluralMockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.here: and wise [people]
- Proverbs 29:9חָכָ֗םchakhamadjective · masculine singularIf a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.here: wise
- Proverbs 29:11וְ֝חָכָ֗םvechakhamconjunction (“and”) + adjective · masculine singularA fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.here: and a wise [person]
- Proverbs 30:24חֲכָמִ֥יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralFour things on earth are small, yet they are exceedingly wise:here: [are] wise [things]
Ecclesiastes21 occurrences
- Ecclesiastes 2:14הֶֽחָכָם֙hechakhamthe definite article (“the”) + adjective · masculine singularThe wise man has eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. Yet I also came to realize that one fate overcomes them both.here: the wise [person]
- Ecclesiastes 2:16לֶחָכָ֛םlechakhampreposition with the article + adjective · masculine singularFor there is no lasting remembrance of the wise, just as with the fool, seeing that both will be forgotten in the days to come. Alas, the wise man will die just like the fool!here: of the wise man
- Ecclesiastes 2:16הֶחָכָ֖םhechakhamthe definite article (“the”) + adjective · masculine singularFor there is no lasting remembrance of the wise, just as with the fool, seeing that both will be forgotten in the days to come. Alas, the wise man will die just like the fool!here: the wise [person]
- Ecclesiastes 2:19הֶֽחָכָ֤םhechakhamquestion particle + adjective · masculine singularAnd who knows whether that man will be wise or foolish? Yet he will take over all the labor at which I have worked skillfully under the sun. This too is futile.here: ¿ a wise [person]
- Ecclesiastes 4:13וְחָכָ֑םvechakhamconjunction (“and”) + adjective · masculine singularBetter is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning.here: and wise
- Ecclesiastes 6:8לֶחָכָ֖םlechakhampreposition with the article + adjective · masculine singularWhat advantage, then, has the wise man over the fool? What gain comes to the poor man who knows how to conduct himself before others?here: [belongs] to the wise person
- Ecclesiastes 7:4חֲכָמִים֙chakhamimadjective · masculine pluralThe heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.here: wise people
- Ecclesiastes 7:5חָכָ֑םchakhamadjective · masculine singularIt is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.here: a wise [person]
- Ecclesiastes 7:7חָכָ֑םchakhamadjective · masculine singularSurely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.here: a wise [person]
- Ecclesiastes 7:19לֶחָכָ֑םlechakhampreposition with the article + adjective · masculine singularWisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.here: to the wise [person]
- Ecclesiastes 8:1כְּהֶ֣חָכָ֔םkehechakhampreposition + the definite article (“the”) + adjective · masculine singularWho is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.here: [is] like the wise [person]
- Ecclesiastes 8:5חָכָֽם׃chakhamadjective · masculine singularWhoever keeps his command will come to no harm, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.here: wise
- Ecclesiastes 8:17הֶֽחָכָם֙hechakhamthe definite article (“the”) + adjective · masculine singularI saw every work of God, and that a man is unable to comprehend the work that is done under the sun. Despite his efforts to search it out, he cannot find its meaning; even if the wise man claims to know, he is unable to comprehend.here: the wise [person]
- Ecclesiastes 9:1וְהַחֲכָמִ֛יםvehachakhamimconjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + adjective · masculine pluralSo I took all this to heart and concluded that the righteous and the wise, as well as their deeds, are in God’s hands. Man does not know what lies ahead, whether love or hate.here: and the wise
- Ecclesiastes 9:11לַחֲכָמִ֥יםlachakhamimpreposition with the article + adjective · masculine pluralI saw something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong; neither is the bread to the wise, nor the wealth to the intelligent, nor the favor to the skillful. For time and chance happen to all.here: [belongs] to the wise [people]
- Ecclesiastes 9:15חָכָ֔םchakhamadjective · masculine singularNow a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.here: wise
- Ecclesiastes 9:17חֲכָמִ֔יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralThe calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.here: wise [people]
- Ecclesiastes 10:2חָכָם֙chakhamadjective · masculine singularA wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left.here: a wise [person]
- Ecclesiastes 10:12חָכָ֖םchakhamadjective · masculine singularThe words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.here: a wise [person]
- Ecclesiastes 12:9חָכָ֑םchakhamadjective · masculine singularNot only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.here: wise
- Ecclesiastes 12:11חֲכָמִים֙chakhamimadjective · masculine pluralThe words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single Shepherd.here: wise [people]
Isaiah9 occurrences
- Isaiah 3:3וַחֲכַ֥םvachakhamconjunction (“and”) + adjective · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)the commander of fifty and the dignitary, the counselor, the cunning magician, and the clever enchanter.here: and skillful [one] of
- Isaiah 5:21חֲכָמִ֣יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralWoe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.here: [people] wise
- Isaiah 19:11חַכְמֵי֙chakhmeiadjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”?here: [the] wise [people] of
- Isaiah 19:11חֲכָמִ֥יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralThe princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”?here: wise [people]
- Isaiah 19:12חֲכָמֶ֔יךָchakhameikhaadjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singularWhere are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt.here: wise [people] your
- Isaiah 29:14חֲכָמָ֔יוchakhamavadjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularTherefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.”here: wise [people] its
- Isaiah 31:2חָכָם֙chakhamadjective · masculine singularYet He too is wise and brings disaster; He does not call back His words. He will rise up against the house of the wicked and against the allies of evildoers.here: [is] wise
- Isaiah 40:20חָכָם֙chakhamadjective · masculine singularTo one bereft of an offering who chooses wood that will not rot, who seeks a skilled craftsman to set up an idol that will not topple?here: skillful
- Isaiah 44:25חֲכָמִ֛יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralwho foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense,here: wise [people]
Jeremiah11 occurrences
- Jeremiah 4:22חֲכָמִ֥יםchakhamimadjective · masculine plural“For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.”here: [are] skillful
- Jeremiah 8:8חֲכָמִ֣יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralHow can you say, ‘We are wise, and the Law of the LORD is with us,’ when in fact the lying pen of the scribes has produced a deception?here: [are] wise
- Jeremiah 8:9חֲכָמִ֔יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralThe wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what wisdom do they really have?here: wise [people]
- Jeremiah 9:12הֶֽחָכָם֙hechakhamthe definite article (“the”) + adjective · masculine singularWho is the man wise enough to understand this? To whom has the mouth of the LORD spoken, that he may explain it? Why is the land destroyed and scorched like a desert, so no one can pass through it?here: the wise
- Jeremiah 9:17הַחֲכָמ֥וֹתhachakhamotthe definite article (“the”) + adjective · feminine pluralThis is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Take note, and summon the wailing women; send for the most skillful among them.here: the skillful [women]
- Jeremiah 9:23חָכָם֙chakhamadjective · masculine singularThis is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.here: a wise [person]
- Jeremiah 10:7חַכְמֵ֧יchakhmeiadjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.here: [the] wise [people] of
- Jeremiah 10:9חֲכָמִ֖יםchakhamimadjective · masculine pluralHammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz— the work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothes are blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers.here: skillful [people]
- Jeremiah 18:18מֵֽחָכָ֔םmechakhampreposition + adjective · masculine singularThen some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.”here: from [the] wise
- Jeremiah 50:35חֲכָמֶֽיהָ׃chakhameihaadjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singularA sword is against the Chaldeans, declares the LORD, against those who live in Babylon, and against her officials and wise men.here: wise [people] its
- Jeremiah 51:57וַחֲכָמֶ֜יהָvachakhameihaconjunction (“and”) + adjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singularI will make her princes and wise men drunk, along with her governors, officials, and warriors. Then they will fall asleep forever and not wake up,” declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts.here: and wise [people] its
Ezekiel3 occurrences
- Ezekiel 27:8חֲכָמַ֤יִךְchakhamayikhadjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person feminine singularThe men of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen. Your men of skill, O Tyre, were there as your captains.here: skillful [people] your
- Ezekiel 27:9וַחֲכָמֶ֙יהָ֙vachakhameihaconjunction (“and”) + adjective · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singularThe elders of Gebal were aboard as shipwrights, repairing your leaks. All the ships of the sea and their sailors came alongside to barter for your merchandise.here: and wise [people] its
- Ezekiel 28:3חָכָ֛םchakhamadjective · masculine singularBehold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you!here: [are] wise
Hosea2 occurrences
- Hosea 13:13חָכָ֔םchakhamadjective · masculine singularLabor pains come upon him, but he is an unwise son. When the time arrives, he fails to present himself at the opening of the womb.here: wise
- Hosea 14:9חָכָם֙chakhamadjective · masculine singularWhoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.here: [is] wise