Hebrew · H1697, H2450

דִּבְרֵי חֲכָמִים

A word ; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing ; adverbially, a cause · wise , (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)

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דָּבָרH1697a word ; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing ; adverbially, a cause

Pronunciationdāḇār

Word that moves from speech to action: what is spoken becomes a matter of real consequence and effect.

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חָכָםH2450wise , (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)

Pronunciationḥākām

Wisdom encompasses both moral discernment and practical skill; extends from intellectual to craftsperson competence.

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What does דִּבְרֵי חֲכָמִים (divrey chakamim) mean in the Bible?

דָּבָר · חָכָם is a Hebrew phrase meaning "words/sayings of wise ones".

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What does דָּבָר · חָכָם mean in the Bible?

דָּבָר · חָכָם is a Hebrew phrase meaning "words/sayings of wise ones".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1697, H2450?

H1697, H2450 is connected to 1,592 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. words/sayings of wise ones

Strong'sH1697, H2450

Lexical occurrences1,592 verses

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words/sayings of wise ones

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How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

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