What does עָרוּם · φρόνιμος mean in the Bible?
עָרוּם · φρόνιμος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "prudent, sensible, discerning".
Hebrew · H6175, G5429
עָרוּם
Cunning (usually in a bad sense) · thoughtful
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עָרוּם H6175 cunning (usually in a bad sense)
Pronunciation ʿārûm
Cunning that veers between practical wisdom and deceptive manipulation; morally ambiguous shrewdness
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φρόνιμος G5429 thoughtful
Pronunciation phrónimos
Practical wisdom expressed in sensible conduct, distinct from mere intellectual knowledge or self-conceit
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What does עָרוּם (arum) mean in the Bible?
עָרוּם · φρόνιμος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "prudent, sensible, discerning".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6175, G5429?
H6175, G5429 is connected to 11 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. prudent, sensible, discerning
Strong's H6175, G5429
Lexical occurrences 11 verses Source Gloss
prudent, sensible, discerning
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