Hebrew noun (feminine) · H2451
חׇכְמָה
chokmahkhok-maw'
wisdom
153 uses in the Hebrew text, one for each word STEP Bible has tagged with this key
Concordance spelling: chokmâh
Word page · Part of the concordance, one page for every word of the Hebrew and Greek text. Strong's H2451is this word's number in James Strong's 1890 index of the King James Bible.
- 14 of 39Old Testament books
- 72spellings
The definition in full
Strong's key (1890) · H2451
wisdom (in a good sense)
The King James renders it: skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.
James Strong, The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890), public domain. Strong indexed the King James text, and this site quotes his entry as that index.
Summary
chokmah is rendered "wisdom". It stands 153 times in the Hebrew text, across fourteen books.
- Forty-two of the uses stand in Proverbs, more than in any other book.
- Its first use in canonical order opens the ledger below.Exodus 28:3You 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.
- The Greek text spells it seventy-two different ways.
The first use
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.
Exodus 28:3חָכְמָ֑ה
The first use, in the order of the Old Testament's books.
Where the word stands
Forty-two of the word's 153 uses are in Proverbs.
What the word means
Each meaning, and the words it is translated by
How the Greek text is glossed, word by word
- wisdom71
- wisdom of11
- wisdom your9
- the wisdom5
- and wisdom4
- wisdoms4
- with wisdom4
- by wisdom3
- by wisdom his3
- skill3
- wisdom his3
- with skill3
and 26 more, 153 uses in all
The words built on the same word-part
Each word below begins with the same letters this one begins with. A shared word-part shows a family. It does not settle what any one of them means, so each word carries its own uses on its own page. Scholars call that shared part the stem.
Other numbers on this spelling
Strong gave these words the same spelling and different numbers, so the site counts and defines them apart.
The words it stands beside
All 153, in canonical order
Every use, in order
Every use, grouped by book, with its verse.
72 spellings and their grammar
STEP Bible tags every word of the Hebrew and Greek text with its spelling and its grammar. Both lists below count the rows printed underneath, written out in English, with the code beside each one as it was tagged.
How it is spelled
- חָכְמָ֑ה19
- חָכְמָ֖ה10
- חָ֭כְמָה8
- חָכְמָֽה׃8
- חָכְמַ֣ת8
- חָכְמָ֣ה7
- חָכְמָ֥ה5
- חָכְמָ֔ה5
- חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃4
- בְּחָכְמָת֑וֹ3
- הַֽחָכְמָ֖ה3
- חָכְמָ֗ה3
and 60 more spellings in the ledger below.
The grammar of each form
- noun · feminine singular74HNcfsa
- preposition + noun · feminine singular14HR/Ncfsa
- noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)12HNcfsc
- noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singular8HNcfsc/Sp2ms
- preposition with the article + noun · feminine singular7HRd/Ncfsa
- the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singular5HTd/Ncfsa
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular4HC/Ncfsa
- noun · feminine plural4HNcfpa
- preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singular4HR/Ncfsc/Sp3ms
- noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singular3HNcfsc/Sp3ms
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)2HC/Ncfsc
- conjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singular2HC/Td/Ncfsa
Exodus
eight uses
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.
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
- בְּחָכְמָ֛הbechakhemahpreposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: with skill
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:
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: skill
And all the skilled women whose hearts were stirred spun the goat hair.
- בְּחָכְמָ֑הbechakhemahpreposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: with skill
And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
- בְּחָכְמָ֛הbechakhemahpreposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: with skill
He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and as weavers—as artistic designers of every kind of craft.
- חָכְמַת־chakhemat-noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: wisdom 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.”
- חָכְמָ֤הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: skill
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.
- חָכְמָ֖הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: skill
Deuteronomy
two uses
Observe 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.”
- חָכְמַתְכֶם֙chakhematkhemnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine pluraltagged: wisdom your
Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.
- חָכְמָ֔הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
2 Samuel
two uses
Joab 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.”
- כְּחָכְמַת֙kechakhematpreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: like wisdom of
Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.
- בְּחָכְמָתָ֗הּbechakhematahpreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singulartagged: with wisdom her
1 Kings
seventeen uses
So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.
- כְּחָכְמָתֶ֑ךָkechakhematekhapreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singulartagged: according to wisdom your
When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.
- חָכְמַ֧תchakhematnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: wisdom of
And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.
- חָכְמָ֧הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.
- חָכְמַ֣תchakhematnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: wisdom of
- מֵֽחָכְמַ֖תmechakhematpreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: more than wisdom of
- חָכְמַ֥תchakhematnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: wisdom of
So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.
- חָכְמַ֣תchakhematnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: wisdom of
- חָכְמָתֽוֹ׃ סchakhematonoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: wisdom his
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.
- חָכְמָה֙chokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.
- הַחָכְמָ֤הhachakhemahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singulartagged: the wisdom
When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,
- חָכְמַ֣תchakhematnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: wisdom of
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.
- חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃chakhematekhanoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singulartagged: wisdom your
But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard.
- חָכְמָה֙chokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!
- חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃chakhematekhanoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singulartagged: wisdom your
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
- וּלְחָכְמָֽה׃ulechakhemahconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: and to wisdom
The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
- חָכְמָת֔וֹchakhematonoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: wisdom his
As for the rest of the acts of Solomon—all that he did, as well as his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon?
- וְחָכְמָת֑וֹvechakhematoconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: and wisdom his
1 Chronicles
one use
The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”
- בַּֽחָכְמָה֙bachakhemahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singulartagged: with the skill
2 Chronicles
nine uses
Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
- חָכְמָ֤הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or glory for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king—
- חָכְמָ֣הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”
- הַֽחָכְמָ֥הhachakhemahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singulartagged: the wisdom
When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,
- חָכְמַ֣תchakhematnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: wisdom of
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.
- חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃chakhematekhanoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singulartagged: wisdom your
But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard.
- חָכְמָתֶ֑ךָchakhematekhanoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singulartagged: wisdom your
How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!
- חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃chakhematekhanoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singulartagged: wisdom your
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
- וְחָכְמָֽה׃vechakhemahconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singulartagged: and wisdom
All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
- חָכְמָת֔וֹchakhematonoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: wisdom his
Job
eighteen uses
Are not their tent cords pulled up, so that they die without wisdom?’
- בְחָכְמָֽה׃vechakhemahpreposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: with wisdom
and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know then that God exacts from you less than your iniquity deserves.
- חָכְמָה֮chokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
“Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die!
- חָכְמָֽה׃chokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.
- חָכְמָ֣הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
- לְחָכְמָֽה׃lechakhemahpreposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: into wisdom
Do you listen in on the council of God or limit wisdom to yourself?
- חָכְמָֽה׃chokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
How you have counseled the unwise and provided fully sound insight!
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell?
- וְֽ֭הַחָכְמָהvehachakhemahconjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singulartagged: and the wisdom
Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.
- חָ֝כְמָ֗הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
From where then does wisdom come, and where does understanding dwell?
- וְֽ֭הַחָכְמָהvehachakhemahconjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singulartagged: and the wisdom
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.
- חָכְמָֽה׃chokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
So do not claim, ‘We have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.’
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”
- חָכְמָֽה׃ סchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Who has put wisdom in the heart or given understanding to the mind?
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Who has the wisdom to count the clouds? Or who can tilt the water jars of the heavens
- בְּחָכְמָ֑הbechakhemahpreposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: by wisdom
For God has deprived her of wisdom; He has not endowed her with understanding.
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Psalms
seven uses
The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
- חָכְמ֑וֹתchakhemotnoun · feminine pluraltagged: wisdoms
Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
- חָכְמָ֥הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.
- חָכְמָֽה׃chokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.
- בְּחָכְמָ֣הbechakhemahpreposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: with wisdom
They reeled and staggered like drunkards, and all their skill was useless.
- חָ֝כְמָתָ֗םchakhematamnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine pluraltagged: skill their
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
- חָכְמָ֨ה׀chokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Proverbs
forty-two uses
for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,
- חָכְמָ֣הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
- חָכְמָ֥הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Wisdom calls out in the street, she lifts her voice in the square;
- חָ֭כְמוֹתchakhemotnoun · feminine pluraltagged: wisdoms
if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,
- לַֽחָכְמָ֣הlachakhemahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singulartagged: to the wisdom
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.
- חָכְמָ֣הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.
- בְּחָכְמָ֥הbechakhemahpreposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: by wisdom
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.
- חָ֭כְמָהchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
- חָ֭כְמָהchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.
- חָ֭כְמָהchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight,
- לְחָכְמָתִ֣יlechakhematipreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singulartagged: to wisdom my
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kinsman,
- לַֽ֭חָכְמָהlachakhemahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singulartagged: to the wisdom
Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice?
- חָכְמָ֥הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
- חָ֭כְמָהchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
- חָ֭כְמָהchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.
- חָ֭כְמוֹתchakhemotnoun · feminine pluraltagged: wisdoms
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
- חָ֭כְמָהchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
- וְ֝חָכְמָ֗הvechakhemahconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singulartagged: and wisdom
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.
- חָכְמָֽה׃chokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
- חָכְמָֽה׃chokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
- חָכְמָ֣הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
- חָכְמַ֣תchakhematnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: wisdom of
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
- חָכְמָ֗הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
- חָכְמָ֣הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
- חָכְמָֽה׃chokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
- חָ֭כְמָהchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding.
- חָכְמָ֖הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;
- בְּ֭חָכְמָהbechakhemahpreposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: by wisdom
Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.
- חָכְמ֑וֹתchakhemotnoun · feminine pluraltagged: wisdoms
Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.
- חָכְמָ֗הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
- בְּ֝חָכְמָ֗הbechakhemahpreposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: in wisdom
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
- חָ֭כְמָהchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
I have not learned wisdom, and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.
- חָכְמָ֑הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
- בְחָכְמָ֑הvechakhemahpreposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: with wisdom
Ecclesiastes
twenty-eight uses
And I set my mind to seek and explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven. What a heavy burden God has laid upon the sons of men to occupy them!
- בַּֽחָכְמָ֔הbachakhemahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singulartagged: by the wisdom
I said to myself, “Behold, I have grown and increased in wisdom beyond all those before me who were over Jerusalem, and my mind has observed a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.”
- חָכְמָ֔הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
- חָכְמָ֥הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
So I set my mind to know wisdom and madness and folly; I learned that this, too, is a pursuit of the wind.
- חָכְמָ֔הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
For with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and as knowledge grows, grief increases.
- חָכְמָ֖הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
I sought to cheer my body with wine and to embrace folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—until I could see what was worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.
- בַּֽחָכְמָה֙bachakhemahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singulartagged: with the wisdom
So I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me.
- חָכְמָתִ֖יchakhematinoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singulartagged: wisdom my
Then I turned to consider wisdom and madness and folly; for what more can the king’s successor do than what has already been accomplished?
- חָכְמָ֔הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
And I saw that wisdom exceeds folly, just as light exceeds darkness:
- לַֽחָכְמָ֖הlachakhemahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singulartagged: of the wisdom
When there is a man who has labored with wisdom, knowledge, and skill, and he must give his portion to a man who has not worked for it, this too is futile and a great evil.
- בְּחָכְמָ֥הbechakhemahpreposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: with wisdom
To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
- חָכְמָ֥הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.
- מֵחָכְמָ֖הmechakhemahpreposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: from wisdom
Wisdom, like an inheritance, is good, and it benefits those who see the sun.
- חָכְמָ֖הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
- הַֽחָכְמָ֖הhachakhemahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singulartagged: the wisdom
- הַֽחָכְמָ֖הhachakhemahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singulartagged: the wisdom
Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.
- הַֽחָכְמָ֖הhachakhemahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singulartagged: the wisdom
All this I tested by wisdom, saying, “I resolve to be wise.” But it was beyond me.
- בַֽחָכְמָ֑הvachakhemahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singulartagged: by the wisdom
I directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and explanations, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the folly of madness.
- חָכְמָ֖הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Who 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.
- חָכְמַ֤תchakhematnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: wisdom of
When I applied my mind to know wisdom and to observe the task that one performs on the earth—though his eyes do not see sleep in the day or even in the night—
- חָכְמָ֔הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
- וְחָכְמָ֔הvechakhemahconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singulartagged: and wisdom
I have also seen this wisdom under the sun, and it was great to me:
- חָכְמָ֖הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.
- בְּחָכְמָת֑וֹbechakhematopreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: by wisdom his
And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”
- חָכְמָ֖הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
- וְחָכְמַ֤תvechakhematconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: and wisdom of
Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
- חָכְמָ֖הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
- מֵחָכְמָ֥הmechakhemahpreposition + noun · feminine singulartagged: more than wisdom
If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.
- חָכְמָֽה׃chokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Isaiah
five uses
For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers.
- וּבְחָכְמָתִ֖יuvechakhematiconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singulartagged: and by skill my
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.
- חָכְמָ֣הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
Therefore 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.”
- חָכְמַ֣תchakhematnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: wisdom of
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.
- חָכְמַ֣תchakhematnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: wisdom
You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’
- חָכְמָתֵ֥ךְchakhematekhnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person feminine singulartagged: wisdom your
Jeremiah
six uses
The 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?
- וְחָכְמַֽת־vechakhemat-conjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: and wisdom of
This 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.
- בְּחָכְמָת֔וֹbechakhematopreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: in wisdom his
The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
- בְּחָכְמָת֑וֹbechakhematopreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: by wisdom his
Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed?
- חָכְמָ֖הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
- חָכְמָתָֽם׃chakhematamnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine pluraltagged: wisdom their
The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
- בְּחָכְמָת֑וֹbechakhematopreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: by wisdom his
Ezekiel
five uses
By your wisdom and understanding you have gained your wealth and amassed gold and silver for your treasuries.
- בְּחָכְמָֽתְךָ֙bechakhematekhapreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singulartagged: by wisdom your
By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, but your heart has grown proud because of it.
- חָכְמָתְךָ֛chakhematekhanoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singulartagged: skill your
behold, I will bring foreigners against you, the most ruthless of nations. They will draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and will defile your splendor.
- חָכְמָתֶ֔ךָchakhematekhanoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singulartagged: wisdom your
“Son of man, take up a lament for the king of Tyre and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.
- חָכְמָ֖הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: of wisdom
Your heart grew proud of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor; so I cast you to the earth; I made you a spectacle before kings.
- חָכְמָתְךָ֖chakhematekhanoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singulartagged: wisdom your
Daniel
three uses
young men without blemish, handsome, gifted in all wisdom, knowledgeable, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace—and to teach them the language and literature of the Chaldeans.
- חָכְמָ֗הchokhmahnoun · feminine singulartagged: wisdom
To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.
- וְחָכְמָ֑הvechakhemahconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singulartagged: and wisdom
In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king consulted them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom.
- חָכְמַ֣תchakhematnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: wisdom of
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