חָכָם
Wise , (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
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What does חָכָם (ḥākām) mean in the Bible?
חָכָם (ḥākām) is a Hebrew word meaning "wise , (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)". wise, (i. Wisdom produces character that brings blessing to relationships. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant, Wisdom.
Meaning
Wisdom encompasses both moral discernment and practical skill; extends from intellectual to craftsperson competence.
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful) BDB: wise Usage: cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man).
Why This Word Matters
Wisdom produces character that brings blessing to relationships. Hosea 14:9
True wisdom begins with fear of the Lord; self-proclaimed wisdom leads to moral distortion. Isaiah 5:18-23
Calls for covenant discernment. Proverbs 10:1
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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