What does אִישׁ · חָכָם mean in the Bible?
אִישׁ · חָכָם is a Hebrew phrase meaning "wise person, wise man, one skilled in wisdom".
Hebrew · H376, H2450
אִישׁ חָכָם
A man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation) · wise , (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
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אִישׁH376a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Pronunciationish
Individual male person functioning as a foundational unit of social identity, kinship, and covenantal responsibility in Hebrew thought
Open lexicon entry →חָכָםH2450wise , (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
Pronunciationḥākām
Wisdom encompasses both moral discernment and practical skill; extends from intellectual to craftsperson competence.
Open lexicon entry →What does אִישׁ חָכָם (ish chakham) mean in the Bible?
אִישׁ · חָכָם is a Hebrew phrase meaning "wise person, wise man, one skilled in wisdom".
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Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H376, H2450?
H376, H2450 is connected to 2,324 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. wise person, wise man, one skilled in wisdom
Strong'sH376, H2450
Lexical occurrences2,324 versesSource Gloss
wise person, wise man, one skilled in wisdom
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
אִישׁ חָכָם is built from this root: