Hebrew · H7307, H2451 · unreviewed

רוּחַ חָכְמָה

Wind ; by resemblance breath , i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation ; figuratively, life , anger , unsubstantiality ; by extension, a region of the sky ; by resemblance spirit , but only of a rational being (including its expression and functions) · wisdom (in a good sense)

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רוּחַ H7307 wind ; by resemblance breath , i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation ; figuratively, life , anger , unsubstantiality ; by extension, a region of the sky ; by resemblance spirit , but only of a rational being (including its expression and functions)
Pronunciation rûaḥ
Invisible animating force: from physical wind/breath to spiritual presence, divine agency, and human consciousness.
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חׇכְמָה H2451 wisdom (in a good sense)
Pronunciation ḥokmāh
Practical skill and moral discernment combined; divine attribute enabling right judgment and skillful living in covenant faithfulness
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What does רוּחַ חָכְמָה (ruach chokhmah) mean in the Bible?

רוּחַ · חׇכְמָה is a Hebrew word meaning "spirit of wisdom".

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Meaning

spirit of wisdom
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