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חָכָם (châkâm) a (khaw-kawm')
Source: from H2449;
Meaning: wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
KJV: cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man).

Associated OET lemmas: חָכָם

UBS dictionary entries sharing a lemma or Strong’s identifier: חָכָם (H2450)

Brown, Driver, Briggs lexicon entry

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† חָכָם adj. wise

Showing 45 of 133 recorded verses, in OET book order.

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OET-LV: 8 And_he/it_was in_morning and_ his/its_breath/wind/spirit _it_was_disturbed and_he_sent and_he/it_called DOM all_of the_soothsayer-priests_of Miʦrayim/(Egypt) and_DOM all_of its_wise_of_men and_ Parˊoh _he_recounted to/for_them DOM dream_of_his and_there_was_not one_who_interpreted them for_Parˊoh. (GEN 41:8)

OET-RV: 8 That morning, Par’oh’s spirit was troubled, so he sent for all the sorcerers and wise men of Mitsrayim (Egypt) and he told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for the king. (GEN 41:8)

Jump to OET GEN 41:8 section.

OET-LV: 11 And_ also Parˊoh _he/it_called (to)_the_men and_to_the_sorcerers and_ also they the_soothsayer-priests_of Miʦrayim _they_did by_enchantments_of_their thus. (EXO 7:11)

OET-RV: 11 Then Par’oh also called for his wise men and sorcerers, and the Mitsri (Egyptian) magicians did the same thing using their magic— (EXO 7:11)

Jump to OET EXO 7:11 section.

OET-LV: 10 And_all person_skillful_of heart among_you(pl) let_them_come and_let_them_make DOM all_of that YHWH he_has_commanded. (EXO 35:10)

OET-RV: 10 Everyone among you all who’s highly skilled should come and make everything that Yahweh has instructed— (EXO 35:10)

Jump to OET EXO 35:10 section.

OET-LV: 2 And_ Mosheh _he/it_called to Bəʦalʼēl and_near/to ʼĀhₑlīʼāⱱ and_near/to every_of person skillful_of heart whom YHWH he_had_put skill in_heart_of_his every one_whom it_lifted_him his/its_heart to_draw_near to the_work to_do DOM_her/it. (EXO 36:2)

OET-RV: 2 So Mosheh (Moses) summoned Betsalel and Oholiav, as well as anyone else who felt to help and had been given the appropriate skills by Yahweh, (EXO 36:2)

Jump to OET EXO 36:2 section.

OET-LV: 13 Provide to/for_you(pl) men wise and_understanding and_known to_tribes_of_your(pl) so_that_I_may_appoint_them (in)_chiefs_of_your(pl). (DEU 1:13)

OET-RV: 13 So nominate some men from your tribes who I can appoint as your leaders—men who are sensible and wise, and respected by the people, (DEU 1:13)

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OET-LV: 19 Not you_will_turn_aside justice not you_will_pay_regard_to faces and_not you_will_take a_bribe if/because the_bribe it_makes_blind the_eyes_of wise_people and_it_perverts the_words/messages_of righteous_people. (DEU 16:19)

OET-RV: 19 You mustn’t pervert justice or give favours. Don’t accept bribes because a bribe causes an otherwise wise person to ignore evil and misrepresents what innocent people say. (DEU 16:19)

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OET-LV: 4 Wise_of heart and_strong_of power who has_he_shown_stubbornness to_him/it and_he_has_remained_unharmed. (JOB 9:4)

OET-RV: 4 He’s wise in his thinking and very powerful.
 ⇔ Who has ever challenged him and succeeded? (JOB 9:4)

Jump to OET JOB 9:4 section.

OET-LV: 10 And_but of_them_of_all you(pl)_will_return and_come please and_not I_will_find among_you(pl) a_wise_person. (JOB 17:10)

OET-RV: 10 But all of them and you all may return now and come,
 ⇔ and I wouldn’t find a wise person among you all. (JOB 17:10)

Jump to OET JOB 17:10 section.

OET-LV: 24 For_so/thus/hence they_fear_him people not he_sees any_of people_wise_of heart. (JOB 37:24)

OET-RV: 24 Because of that, people should obey him.
 ⇔ He doesn’t pay attention to those who are wise. (JOB 37:24)

Jump to OET JOB 37:24 section.

OET-LV: 2 And_ Yōʼāⱱ _he_sent to_Təqōˊī and_he/it_took from_there a_woman wise and_he/it_said to_her/it play_the_mourner please and_put_on please garments_of mourning and_do_not anoint_yourself oil and_you_will_be like_a_woman this days many who_has_been_mourning on a_dead_person. (SA2 14:2)

OET-RV: 2 so he sent for a wise woman from Tekoa and told her, “Now, please put on mourning clothes and don’t put on any make-up. Act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for several days, (SA2 14:2)

Jump to OET SA2 14:2 section.

OET-LV: 11  If/because anyone_will_see wise_people they_die alike a_fool and_a_stupid_person they_perish and_they_leave to_other_people wealth_of_their. (PSA 49:11)

OET-RV: 10 because he will see decay—even wise people die.
 ⇔ ≈ The fool and the brute alike come to an end
 ⇔ → and leave their wealth to others. (PSA 49:10)

Jump to OET PSA 49:10 section.

OET-LV: 10  Who is_wise and_let_him_understand these_things discerning and_let_him_know_them if/because are_upright the_ways_of YHWH and_righteous_people they_walk in_them and_transgressors they_stumble in_them. (HOS 14:10)

OET-RV: 9 Let those who are wise, understand these things.
 ⇔ ≈ Anyone who’s discerning, let them know them
 ⇔ because Yahweh’s ways are right,
 ⇔ and righteous people will follow them,
 ⇔ but transgressors will stumble in them. (HOS 14:9)

Jump to OET HOS 14:9 section.

OET-LV: 21  And_he/it_was just_ Ḩīrām _as_heard DOM the_words/messages_of Shəlomoh/(Solomon) and_he_rejoiced exceedingly and_he/it_said be_blessed YHWH the_day who he_has_given to_Dāvid a_son wise over the_people (the)_great (the)_this. (KI1 5:21)

OET-RV: 7 When Hiram got Shelomoh’s message, he was very happy and said, “Blessed be Yahweh today, who has given David a wise son to rule over that great nation.” (KI1 5:7)

Jump to OET KI1 5:7 section.

OET-LV: 11  And_ Ḩūrām _he/it_said YHWH the_god_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) who he_has_made DOM the_heavens and_DOM the_earth/land who he_has_given to_Dāvid the_king a_son wise who_knows insight and_understanding who he_will_build a_house to/for_YHWH and_a_house for_royalty_of_his be_blessed. (CH2 2:11)

OET-RV: 12 Blessed be Yisrael’s god Yahweh who made the heavens and the earth, who’s given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who’ll build a temple for Yahweh and a palace for his kingdom. (CH2 2:12)

Jump to OET CH2 2:12 section.

OET-LV: 5 A_prudent_one let_him_listen and_let_him_increase learning and_one_who_has_understanding guidance(s) let_him_get. (PRO 1:5)

OET-RV: 5 Let wise people also listen to these sayings to keep learning more,
 ⇔ and discerning people can acquire guidance— (PRO 1:5)

Jump to OET PRO 1:5 section.

OET-LV: 35 Honour wise_people they_will_inherit and_fools is_lifting_up shame. (PRO 3:35)

OET-RV: 35 Wise people will inherit honour,
 ⇔ but fools will receive shame. (PRO 3:35)

Jump to OET PRO 3:35 section.

OET-LV: 10 The_proverbs_of Shəlomoh/(Solomon) a_son wise he_makes_glad a_father and_a_son a_fool is_the_grief_of his/its_mother. (PRO 10:1)

OET-RV: 10 The proverbs by Shelomoh (Solomon):
 ⇔ A wise son makes his father happy,
 ⇔ ^ but a foolish son causes grief for his mother. (PRO 10:1)

Jump to OET PRO 10:1 section.

OET-LV: 29 one_who_troubles household_of_his he_will_inherit wind and_will_be_a_servant a_fool to_the_wise_of heart. (PRO 11:29)

OET-RV: 29 Those who cause trouble for their households will inherit the wind,
 ⇔ ≈ and the fool will become a slave to those with sensible values. (PRO 11:29)

Jump to OET PRO 11:29 section.

OET-LV: 18 There_is one_who_speaks_rashly like_thrusts_of a_sword and_(the)_tongue wise_people is_healing. (PRO 12:18)

OET-RV: 18 Some people speak recklessly, like a sword thrashing around,
 ⇔ ^ but wise people bring healing with their words. (PRO 12:18)

Jump to OET PRO 12:18 section.

OET-LV: 20 one_who_walks with wise_people and and_one_who_associates_with fools he_will_be_harmed. (PRO 13:20)

OET-RV: 20 The person who walks with wise people will become wise,
 ⇔ ^ but anyone associating with fools will get harmed. (PRO 13:20)

Jump to OET PRO 13:20 section.

OET-LV: 24 The_crown_of wise_people wealth_of_is_their the_folly_of fools is_folly. (PRO 14:24)

OET-RV: 24 The crown of wise people is their wealth.
 ⇔ ^ The foolishness of fools is really foolish. (PRO 14:24)

Jump to OET PRO 14:24 section.

OET-LV: 12 Not a_mocker he_loves reproof to_him/it to wise_people not he_goes. (PRO 15:12)

OET-RV: 12 Mockers never love the one who corrects them,
 ⇔ → and they never approach the wise. (PRO 15:12)

Jump to OET PRO 15:12 section.

OET-LV: 14 The_rage_of a_king is_messengers_of death and_a_person wise he_covers_it. (PRO 16:14)

OET-RV: 14 A king’s rage is a messenger of death,
 ⇔ → and wise people will appease it. (PRO 16:14)

Jump to OET PRO 16:14 section.

OET-LV: 28 Also a_fool who_keeps_silent a_wise_person he_is_considered one_who_shuts lips_of_his one_who_has_understanding. (PRO 17:28)

OET-RV: 28 Even a fool who stays silent is considered to be wise.
 ⇔ ≈ The one with closed lips appears to have understanding. (PRO 17:28)

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OET-LV: 11 When_impose_a_fine_on a_mocker a_naive_person he_becomes_wise and_when_instruct (to)_a_wise_person he_receives knowledge. (PRO 21:11)

OET-RV: 11 By punishing a mocker, a naive person becomes wise,
 ⇔ ≈ and when wise people are instructed, they acquire knowledge. (PRO 21:11)

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OET-LV: 17 Incline ear_of_your and_hear the_words/messages_of wise_people and_heart_of_your you_will_set to_knowledge_of_my. (PRO 22:17)

OET-RV: 17 Listen carefully to what wise people have said.
 ⇔ ≈ Set your mind to apply what I’m teaching you (PRO 22:17)

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OET-LV: 23 Also these belong_to_wise_people to_pay_regard_to faces in_judgement not is_good. (PRO 24:23)

OET-RV: 23 These are more sayings of the wise:
 ¶ It’s not good to show partiality when deciding a case. (PRO 24:23)

Jump to OET PRO 24:23 section.

OET-LV: 12 You_see a_person wise in_his_own_of_eyes hope belongs_to_a_fool more_than_him. (PRO 26:12)

OET-RV: 12 Do you see a person who thinks they’re clever?
 ⇔ There’s more hope for a fool than for that person. (PRO 26:12)

Jump to OET PRO 26:12 section.

OET-LV: 8 People_of mockery they_inflame a_town and_wise_people they_turn_away anger. (PRO 29:8)

OET-RV: 8 Mockers inflame a city,
 ⇔ ^ but wise people deflect anger. (PRO 29:8)

Jump to OET PRO 29:8 section.

OET-LV: 24 Four_things they are_small_things_of the_earth and_they are_wise_things made_wise. (PRO 30:24)

OET-RV: 24 There are four creatures on the earth
 ⇔ that are small but extremely wise: (PRO 30:24)

Jump to OET PRO 30:24 section.

OET-LV: 19 And_who is_knowing a_wise_person will_he_be or a_fool and_he_will_have_power in_all toil_of_my which_I_have_toiled and_which_I_have_been_wise under the_sun also this is_futility. (ECC 2:19)

OET-RV: 19 And who knows whether my successor will be wise or a fool?
 ⇔ He’ll have authority over all my projects that I worked hard on
 ⇔ and which I’ve applied wisdom to in this world.
 ⇔ That also was pointless. (ECC 2:19)

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OET-LV: 4 The_heart_of wise_people in_house_of mourning and_the_heart_of fools in_house_of rejoicing. (ECC 7:4)

OET-RV: 4 Wise people do their thinking at a funeral,
 ⇔ whereas foolish people prefer to spend time at a party. (ECC 7:4)

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OET-LV: 19 (The)_wisdom it_gives_strength to_person from_ten rulers who they_are in_city. (ECC 7:19)

OET-RV: 19 Wisdom gives strength to the wise—
 ⇔ more than the ten most powerful men in the city. (ECC 7:19)

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OET-LV: 17 And_I_saw DOM all_of the_work_of the_ʼElohīm if/because not the_humankind he_is_able to_find_out DOM the_work which it_is_done under the_sun in_that_(to) that the_humankind he_toils to_seek and_not he_will_find_out and_also if the_wise_person he_will_say to_know not he_will_be_able to_find_out. (ECC 8:17)

OET-RV: 17 and I saw everything that God does—
 ⇔ realising that humanity can’t discover everything that’s done in this world—
 ⇔ they’ll try to discover it but fail.
 ⇔ Even if a wise person claimed to know,
 ⇔ they wouldn’t be able to discover it. (ECC 8:17)

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OET-LV: 15 And_someone_found in_it a_man poor wise and_ he _he_delivered DOM the_city by_wisdom_of_his and_human/ʼĀdām not he_remembered DOM the_man (the)_poor (the)_that. (ECC 9:15)

OET-RV: 15 There was a poor man in the city who was wise and used his wisdom to save it from that king, but the people soon forgot about that poor man. (ECC 9:15)

Jump to OET ECC 9:15 section.

OET-LV: 12 The_words/messages_of the_mouth_of a_wise_person are_favour and_the_lips_of a_fool it_swallows_him. (ECC 10:12)

OET-RV: 12 A wise person’s words earn them favour,
 ⇔ but a fool’s lips destroy him— (ECC 10:12)

Jump to OET ECC 10:12 section.

OET-LV: 3 Commander_of fifty and_one_who_is_uplifted_of face and_counsellor and_one_skillful_of magic_arts and_one_who_has_understanding_of charming. (ISA 3:3)

OET-RV: 3 the unit captains and respected officials,
 ⇔ the counsellors and expert craftsman,
 ⇔ and any skillful enchanters. (ISA 3:3)

Jump to OET ISA 3:3 section.

OET-LV: 12 Where_are_they then your_wise_of_people and_they_will_tell please to/for_you(fs) and_they_will_know what YHWH soldiers/messengers has_he_planned on Miʦrayim/(Egypt). (ISA 19:12)

OET-RV: 12 So where are your wise advisors now?
 ⇔ Please let them explain to you
 ⇔ so they’ll know what Commander-in-chief Yahweh has planned for Mitsrayim (Egypt). (ISA 19:12)

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OET-LV: 20 The_impoverished_person a_contribution wood which_not it_will_rot he_chooses a_craftsman skillful he_seeks to_him/it to_prepare an_idol which_not it_will_be_shaken. (ISA 40:20)

OET-RV: 20 The poorer person chooses a contribution of wood that won’t rot.
 ⇔ They choose a skillful craftsman to make an idol that won’t topple over. (ISA 40:20)

Jump to OET ISA 40:20 section.

OET-LV: 8 How will_you(pl)_say are_wise we and_the_law_of YHWH is_with_us truly HERE into_falsehood a_stylus_of falsehood_of scribes it_has_made_it. (JER 8:8)

OET-RV: 8 How can you all say that you’re wise and that you have Yahwehs instructions?
 ⇔ Honestly, the quills of deceitful scribes have made it into a lie. (JER 8:8)

Jump to OET JER 8:8 section.

OET-LV: 16  Thus YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says consider and_summon (to)_the_who]_wail so_that_they_may_come and_near/to the_skillful_women send so_that_they_may_come. (JER 9:16)

OET-RV: 17 Commander-in-chief Yahweh says this:
 ⇔ Consider that and summon funeral wailers to come—
 ⇔ ≈ get the most skillful women to come. (JER 9:17)

Jump to OET JER 9:17 section.

OET-LV: 9 Silver beaten from_Tarshiysh it_is_brought and_gold from_ʼŪfāz the_work_of a_craftsman and_the_hands_of a_metalsmith is_violet_stuff_of and_purple clothing_of_their are_the_work_of skillful_people of_them_of_all. (JER 10:9)

OET-RV: 9 They brought hammered silver from Tarshish and gold from Ufaz—
 ⇔ ≈ the work of a craftsman and from the hands of the refiners.
 ⇔ Then they put violet and purple clothing on them—
 ⇔ all the work of skillful people. (JER 10:9)

Jump to OET JER 10:9 section.

OET-LV: 57 And_I_will_make_drunk officials_of_its and_its_wise_of_people governors_of_its and_officials_of_its and_its_of_warriors and_they_will_sleep a_sleep_of perpetuity and_not they_will_awake the_utterance_of the_king is_YHWH soldiers/messengers his/its_name. (JER 51:57)

OET-RV: 57 I’ll make its princes, advisors, officials, and its soldiers drunk,
 ⇔ and they will sleep in a permanent stupor and never wake up.
 ⇔ That is the king’s declaration—Commander-in-chief Yahweh is his name. (JER 51:57)

Jump to OET JER 51:57 section.

OET-LV: 9 The_elders_of Gebal and_its_wise_of_people they_were in_you the_repairers_of your_leak[s]_of_your all_of the_ships_of the_sea and_mariners_of_their they_were in_you to_trade merchandise_of_your. (EZE 27:9)

OET-RV: 9 Experienced craftsmen from Geval sealed your seams.
 ⇔ All the ships and their sailors among you were carrying your merchandise for trade. (EZE 27:9)

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OET-LV: 13 And_ Haman _he_recounted to_Zeresh his/its_wife/woman and_to/for_all friends_of_his DOM all_of that it_had_happened_to_him and_they_said to_him/it his_wise_of_men and_Zeresh his/its_wife/woman if is_one_of_the_offspring_of the_Yəhūdī/(Jews) Mordəkay whom you_have_begun to_fall before_him not you_will_prevail to_him/it if/because certainly_(fall) you_will_fall before_him. (EST 6:13)

OET-RV: 13 At home he explained to Zeresh his wife and to all his friends everything that had happened to him. Then his advisors and his wife said to him, “Mordekai has begun to defeat you and since he is one of the Jewish people, you won’t win against him—instead, he’ll certainly defeat you.” (EST 6:13)

Jump to OET EST 6:13 section.

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