Open Bible Data Home  About  News  OET Key  Downloads

OET OET-RV OET-LV GHT ULT UST BSB MSB BLB AICNT OEB WEBBE WMBB NET LSV FBV TCNT T4T LEB BBE Moff JPS Wymth ASV DRA YLT Drby RV SLT Wbstr KJB-1769 KJB-1611 Bshps Gnva Cvdl TNT Wycl SR-GNT UHB BrLXX BrTr Related Parallel Simple Interlinear Topics Reference Dictionary Search

Reference lists contents page

Hebrew words index Transliterated Hebrew words index

Hebrew lemmas index Transliterated Hebrew lemmas index

Hebrew Strong's numbers index Hebrew grammar index

Greek words index Transliterated Greek words index

Greek lemmas index Transliterated Greek lemmas index

Greek Strong's numbers index Greek grammar index

Important people alphabetical index Important people chronological index All people index Locations index

Promised land kingdoms index

Bible statistics index

Strong's H2451

← H2451 ⌂ →

  

חׇכְמָה (chokmâh) n-f (khok-maw')
Source: from H2449;
Meaning: wisdom (in a good sense)
KJV: skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.

Associated OET lemmas: חׇכְמָה

UBS dictionary entries sharing a lemma or Strong’s identifier: חָכְמָה (H2451, A2452, H2454)

Brown, Driver, Briggs lexicon entry

h.cg.ac

† חָכְמָה n.f. wisdom

Showing 47 of 141 recorded verses, in OET book order.

Browse all 149 occurrences by book, form or gloss.

OET-LV: 3 And_you(ms) you_will_speak to all_of people_skillful_of heart which I_have_filled_it a_spirit_of wisdom and_they_will_make DOM the_garments_of ʼAhₐron to_consecrate_him he_to_serve_as_priest to_me. (EXO 28:3)

OET-RV: 3 so speak to all the skilled craftsmen who’ve been given the spirit of wisdom, and they can make Aharon’s clothes to dedicate him as my priest. (EXO 28:3)

Jump to OET EXO 28:3 section.

OET-LV: 26 And_all the_women whom heart_of_their it_lifted them with_skill they_spun DOM the_goat_hair(s). (EXO 35:26)

OET-RV: 26 and all those women who felt to do so spun goats’ hair. (EXO 35:26)

Jump to OET EXO 35:26 section.

OET-LV: 36 And_he_will_do Bəʦalʼēl and_ʼĀhₑlīʼāⱱ and_all/each/any/every person skillful_of heart whom YHWH he_has_put skill and_understanding in_them to_know to_do DOM all_of the_work_of the_service_of the_holy_place to_all/each/any/every that YHWH he_has_commanded. (EXO 36:1)

OET-RV: 36 Betsalel and Oholiav will do the work of constructing all the components of the sacred tent along with any others who are like-minded and who have been given the necessary skills and understanding by Yahweh.” (EXO 36:1)

Jump to OET EXO 36:1 section.

OET-LV: 9 And_Yəhōshūˊa/(Joshua) the_son_of Nūn he_was_full a_spirit_of wisdom if/because Mosheh he_had_laid DOM hands_of_his on/upon/above_him/it and_they_listened to_him/it the_people_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) and_they_did just_as YHWH he_had_commanded DOM Mosheh. (DEU 34:9)

OET-RV: 9 Meanwhile, Nun’s son Yehoshua (Joshua) was full of the spirit of wisdom, because Mosheh had placed his hands on him and prayed over him, so the Israelis listened to him and did what Yahweh had commanded Mosheh. (DEU 34:9)

Jump to OET DEU 34:9 section.

OET-LV: 2 Truly if/because you(pl) are_the_people and_with_you(pl) wisdom it_will_die. (JOB 12:2)

OET-RV: 2 Ah, you’re certainly ‘the people’
 ⇔ and wisdom will die with you. (JOB 12:2)

Jump to OET JOB 12:2 section.

OET-LV: 5 Who will_he_give totally_(be_silent) you(pl)_will_be_silent and_it_will_become to/for_you(pl) (into)_wisdom. (JOB 13:5)

OET-RV: 5 If only you all would remain silent,
 ⇔ then you all might be considered wise. (JOB 13:5)

Jump to OET JOB 13:5 section.

OET-LV: 12 And_(the)_wisdom from_where will_it_be_found and_where this is_the_place_of understanding. (JOB 28:12)

OET-RV:  ⇔  12 But where can wisdom be found,
 ⇔ ≈ and where does understanding live? (JOB 28:12)

Jump to OET JOB 28:12 section.

OET-LV: 28 And_he/it_said to_humankind HERE the_fear_of my_master it is_wisdom and_to_turn from_evil is_understanding. (JOB 28:28)

OET-RV: 28 Then he told humankind,
 ⇔ ‘Listen, obeying the master—that’s wisdom,
 ⇔ along with turning away from doing evil.’ (JOB 28:28)

Jump to OET JOB 28:28 section.

OET-LV: 33 If not you listen to_me keep_quiet and_I_will_teach_you wisdom. (JOB 33:33)

OET-RV: 33 But if not, then listen to me.
 ⇔ Remain silent and I’ll teach you wisdom. (JOB 33:33)

Jump to OET JOB 33:33 section.

OET-LV: 17 If/because he_has_made_it_forget god wisdom and_not he_gave_a_share to/for_her/it in_understanding. (JOB 39:17)

OET-RV: 17 Yes, God didn’t give her much wisdom,
 ⇔ ≈ and he didn’t fill her with much understanding, (JOB 39:17)

Jump to OET JOB 39:17 section.

OET-LV: 30 The_mouth_of the_righteous it_utters wisdom and_tongue_of_his it_speaks justice. (PSA 37:30)

OET-RV: 30 Godly people expound wisdom
 ⇔ ≈ and promote justice. (PSA 37:30)

Jump to OET PSA 37:30 section.

OET-LV: 24 How works_of_your they_are_many Oh_YHWH of_them_of_all with_wisdom you_have_made the_earth/land it_is_full creature[s]_of_your. (PSA 104:24)

OET-RV: 24 Yahweh, you’ve made so many different kinds of things.
 ⇔ You used your wisdom when you made them.
 ⇔ Now the earth is full with your various creatures. (PSA 104:24)

Jump to OET PSA 104:24 section.

OET-LV: 6 And_you_will_act according_to_of_your_wisdom and_not you_must_bring_down hair_of_his_grey in_peace Shəʼōl. (KI1 2:6)

OET-RV: 6 So use your own wisdom, but don’t let Yoav get old and die peacefully. (KI1 2:6)

Jump to OET KI1 2:6 section.

OET-LV: 10  And_ the_wisdom_of Shəlomoh _it_was_great more_than_the_wisdom_of all_of the_people_of the_east and_from_all the_wisdom_of Miʦrayim/(Egypt). (KI1 5:10)

OET-RV: 30 He was wiser than anyone in the countries east of Yisrael (Israel) or in Mitsrayim (Egypt). (KI1 4:30)

Jump to OET KI1 4:30 section.

OET-LV: 14 Was_a_son_of a_woman a_widow he from_the_tribe_of Naftālī and_father_of_his was_a_man Tyrian a_worker bronze and_he_was_filled DOM the_wisdom and_DOM the_skill and_DOM the_knowledge for_doing any_of work with_bronze and_he_came to the_king Shəlomoh and_he/it_made DOM all_of their_property/content. (KI1 7:14)

OET-RV: 14 His mother was a widow with Naftali (Naphtali) ancestry, and his father had been a bronze engraver in Tsor. He was very knowledgeable and skilled in everything to do with bronze, and so he came to work for King Shelomoh. (KI1 7:14)

Jump to OET KI1 7:14 section.

OET-LV: 7 And_not I_believed (to)_words/messages until that I_came and_ eyes_of_my_own _they_saw and_BEHOLD/LO/SEE not it_was_told to_me the_half you_have_added wisdom and_good to the_report which I_heard. (KI1 10:7)

OET-RV: 7 I hadn’t believed it until I got here and saw it with my own eyes, but then I find that what I heard is only half of how incredible it is. Your wisdom and your goodness is way more than what I’d heard described. (KI1 10:7)

Jump to OET KI1 10:7 section.

OET-LV: 24 And_all the_earth/land were_seeking DOM the_face_of Shəlomoh to_hear DOM wisdom_of_his which god he_had_put in_heart_of_his. (KI1 10:24)

OET-RV: 24 and even people from distant countries would come to see Shelomoh to listen to the wisdom that God had given him. (KI1 10:24)

Jump to OET KI1 10:24 section.

OET-LV: 10 Now wisdom and_knowledge give to_me so_that_I_may_go_out to_(the)_face_of/in_front_of/before the_people the_this and_so_that_I_may_come if/because who will_he_judge DOM people_of_your the_this (the)_great. (CH2 1:10)

OET-RV: 10 Give me wisdom and knowledge now as I come and go in front of these people, because who could make good judgements for this huge people group of yours?” (CH2 1:10)

Jump to OET CH2 1:10 section.

OET-LV: 3 And_ the_queen_of Shəⱱāʼ _she/it_saw DOM the_wisdom_of Shəlomoh/(Solomon) and_the_house which he_had_built. (CH2 9:3)

OET-RV: 3 When the queen from Sheva saw Shelomoh’s wisdom, and saw the palace that he’d built (CH2 9:3)

Jump to OET CH2 9:3 section.

OET-LV: 7 How_blessed people_of_are_your and_how_blessed your_servants these who_stand to_your_face continually and_who_hear DOM wisdom_of_your. (CH2 9:7)

OET-RV: 7 Your men are blessed, and even your servants are blessed to be able to continually stand in front of you and listen to your wisdom. (CH2 9:7)

Jump to OET CH2 9:7 section.

OET-LV: 2 To_know wisdom and_discipline to_teach words/messages_of understanding. (PRO 1:2)

OET-RV: 2 These will help you to know wisdom and instruction,
 ⇔ ≈ and to comprehend sayings that give understanding. (PRO 1:2)

Jump to OET PRO 1:2 section.

OET-LV: 6 If/because YHWH he_gives wisdom are_from_mouth_of_his knowledge and_understanding. (PRO 2:6)

OET-RV: 6 That’s because Yahweh gives wisdom—
 ⇔ knowledge and understanding come from his mouth (PRO 2:6)

Jump to OET PRO 2:6 section.

OET-LV: 19 YHWH by_wisdom he_founded the_earth he_established the_heavens by_understanding. (PRO 3:19)

OET-RV: 19 Yahweh founded the world using wisdom.
 ⇔ ≈ He established the atmosphere and sky by understanding. (PRO 3:19)

Jump to OET PRO 3:19 section.

OET-LV: 11 (In)_the_way_of wisdom I_taught_you I_led_you in_tracks_of uprightness. (PRO 4:11)

OET-RV: 11 I taught you how to act wisely,
 ⇔ ≈ and I directed you towards the right paths. (PRO 4:11)

Jump to OET PRO 4:11 section.

OET-LV: 8 Not wisdom does_she_call_out and_understanding does_she_give_forth voice_of_her. (PRO 8:1)

OET-RV: 8 Doesn’t wisdom call out?
 ⇔ ≈ Doesn’t understanding raise her voice? (PRO 8:1)

Jump to OET PRO 8:1 section.

OET-LV: 10 Is_the_beginning_of wisdom the_fear_of YHWH and_the_knowledge_of the_holy_one(s) is_understanding. (PRO 9:10)

OET-RV: 10 The first step towards being wise is to strive to obey Yahweh,
 ⇔ and being aware of the heavenly beings is the beginning of understanding, (PRO 9:10)

Jump to OET PRO 9:10 section.

OET-LV: 31 The_mouth_of a_righteous_person it_will_bear_fruit wisdom and_(the)_tongue perversiti(es) it_will_be_cut_off. (PRO 10:31)

OET-RV: 31 The mouth of a godly person produces wisdom as its fruit,
 ⇔ ^ but the tongues of perverse people will be cut off. (PRO 10:31)

Jump to OET PRO 10:31 section.

OET-LV: 6 A_mocker he_seeks wisdom and_there_is_not and_knowledge to_one_who_has_understanding it_is_trifling. (PRO 14:6)

OET-RV: 6 A mocker searches for wisdom, but finds none,
 ⇔ ^ but knowledge is simple to find for the one who understands. (PRO 14:6)

Jump to OET PRO 14:6 section.

OET-LV: 33 The_fear_of YHWH is_the_correction_of wisdom and_is_before_of honour humility. (PRO 15:33)

OET-RV: 33 Wise instructions lead to striving to obey Yahweh,
 ⇔ ≈ and humility leads to honour. (PRO 15:33)

Jump to OET PRO 15:33 section.

OET-LV: 24 Is_with the_presence_of one_who_has_understanding wisdom and_the_eyes_of a_fool are_at_the_end_of the_earth. (PRO 17:24)

OET-RV: 24 Wisdom is present with the understanding person,
 ⇔ ^ but a fool’s eyes are unable to concentrate. (PRO 17:24)

Jump to OET PRO 17:24 section.

OET-LV: 23 Truth buy and_do_not sell_it wisdom and_discipline and_understanding. (PRO 23:23)

OET-RV: 23 Acquire truth and don’t sell it,
 ⇔ and similarly for wisdom, instruction, understanding. (PRO 23:23)

Jump to OET PRO 23:23 section.

OET-LV: 26 one_who_trusts in_his_own_of_heart he is_a_fool and_one_who_walks in_wisdom he he_will_be_delivered. (PRO 28:26)

OET-RV: 26 The person who trusts their own plans is a fool,
 ⇔ ^ but the one who walks with wisdom will be rescued. (PRO 28:26)

Jump to OET PRO 28:26 section.

OET-LV: 3 And_not I_have_learned wisdom and_knowledge_of the_holy_one(s) I_know. (PRO 30:3)

OET-RV: 3 ≈ and I haven’t been well educated,
 ⇔ ^ but I do know about the holy ones. (PRO 30:3)

Jump to OET PRO 30:3 section.

OET-LV: 16 I I_have_spoken with heart_of_my to_say I HERE I_have_made_great and_I_have_increased wisdom above every one_who he_was to/for_my_face/front over Yərūshālaim/(Jerusalem) and_heart_of_my it_has_seen much wisdom and_knowledge. (ECC 1:16)

OET-RV: 16 I spoke with sincerity, saying, “Look at me—I’ve become powerful,
 ⇔ and I’ve increased in wisdom relative to everyone who ruled before me here in Yerushalem (Jerusalem).
 ⇔ My mind has acquired much knowledge and wisdom.” (ECC 1:16)

Jump to OET ECC 1:16 section.

OET-LV: 3 I_searched in_heart_of_my to_gratify with_wine DOM flesh_of_my and_heart_of_my was_guiding with_wisdom and_to_take_hold on_folly until that I_saw where this is_good for_the_children_of the_humankind which they_will_do under the_heavens the_number_of the_days_of their_lives_of_their. (ECC 2:3)

OET-RV: 3 I explored in myself how to indulge my body with wine, but my mind was guiding me in wisdom.
 ⇔ Also, how to grasp foolishness
 ⇔ until I could see whether that’s better for humanity to do while they live out their lives here on this earth. (ECC 2:3)

Jump to OET ECC 2:3 section.

OET-LV: 13 And_ I _I_saw that_is advantage of_wisdom more_than (the)_folly like_the_advantage_of the_light more_than the_darkness. (ECC 2:13)

OET-RV: 13 I saw that wisdom is to be preferred over folly,
 ⇔ just as light is to be preferred over darkness. (ECC 2:13)

Jump to OET ECC 2:13 section.

OET-LV: 10 Do_not say why that_the_days (the)_former they_were good from_these was_it if/because not from_wisdom you_have_asked on this. (ECC 7:10)

OET-RV: 10 Don’t ask, “What was it about the old days that were better than these?”
 ⇔ because that question doesn’t display wisdom. (ECC 7:10)

Jump to OET ECC 7:10 section.

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)

Jump to OET ECC 7:19 section.

OET-LV: 8 Who is_like_the_wise_person and_who is_knowing the_interpretation_of a_matter the_wisdom_of anyone it_makes_shine his/its_faces/face and_the_strength_of his/its_faces/face it_is_changed. (ECC 8:1)

OET-RV: 8 Who’s like the wise person and understands what’s going on?
 ⇔ A person’s wisdom makes their face lighten up
 ⇔ and gives their face a certain firmness. (ECC 8:1)

Jump to OET ECC 8:1 section.

OET-LV: 13 Also this I_have_seen wisdom under the_sun and_was_great it to_me. (ECC 9:13)

OET-RV: 13 I also saw this about wisdom in this world
 ⇔ and found it powerful: (ECC 9:13)

Jump to OET ECC 9:13 section.

OET-LV: 18 Is_good wisdom more_than_weapons_of war and_a_sinner one he_will_destroy good much. (ECC 9:18)

OET-RV: 18 It’s better to be wise than to have many weapons,
 ⇔ but one disobedient person will destroy a lot of good. (ECC 9:18)

Jump to OET ECC 9:18 section.

OET-LV: 13 If/because he_has_said by_the_strength_of my_hand_of_my I_have_acted and_by_skill_of_my if/because I_have_understanding and_I_have_removed the_borders_of peoples and I_have_plundered and_I_have_brought_down like_a_mighty_man those_who_sit. (ISA 10:13)

OET-RV: 13 because he says,
 ⇔ “It was my own strength and initiatives that got me this far,
 ⇔ and by using my wisdom, because I was discerning.
 ⇔ Now I’ve removed the boundaries of the peoples,
 ⇔ and I’ve stolen their treasures,
 ⇔ and like a powerful animal, I’ve brought down the inhabitants. (ISA 10:13)

Jump to OET ISA 10:13 section.

OET-LV: 6 And_it_was the_steadiness_of your(pl)_times_of_your wealth_of deliverance(s) wisdom_of and_knowledge the_fear_of YHWH it be_his_treasure_of_will. (ISA 33:6)

OET-RV: 6 He will be your constant source of stability—
 ⇔ a large supply of security, wisdom, and knowledge.
 ⇔ Respect and honour for Yahweh will be its treasure. (ISA 33:6)

Jump to OET ISA 33:6 section.

OET-LV: 22  Thus YHWH he_says not a_wise_person let_him_boast in_wisdom_of_his and_not the_mighty_person let_him_boast in_might_of_his not a_rich_person let_him_boast in_rich[es]_of_his. (JER 9:22)

OET-RV: 23 Yahweh says this:
 ⇔ Don’t let the wise person boast about their wisdom,
 ⇔ ≈ and don’t let the warrior boast about his strength.
 ⇔ ≈ Don’t let the rich person boast about their riches, (JER 9:23)

Jump to OET JER 9:23 section.

OET-LV: 15 He_was_making_of (of)_the_earth by_power_of_his he_was_establishing_of the_world by_wisdom_of_his and_by_understanding_of_his he_stretched_out the_heavens. (JER 51:15)

OET-RV: 15 He has made the earth by his power.
 ⇔ ≈ He set the world in place by his wisdom.
 ⇔ ≈ By his understanding he stretched out the skies. (JER 51:15)

Jump to OET JER 51:15 section.

OET-LV: 20 And_all/each/any/every matter_of wisdom_of understanding which he_sought from_them the_king and_he/it_found_them ten hands above all_of the_magicians/soothsayers the_conjurers who in_all his/its_kingdom. (DAN 1:20)

OET-RV: 20 in every matter of wisdom and understanding which the king asked them about, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers from throughout his entire kingdom. (DAN 1:20)

Jump to OET DAN 1:20 section.

OET-LV: 7 For_so/thus/hence HERE_I am_about_to_bring on_you strangers ruthless_ones_of nations and_they_will_draw swords_of_their on the_beauty_of your_wisdom_of_your and_they_will_profane splendour_of_your. (EZE 28:7)

OET-RV: 7 I’ll bring foreigners against you—terrifying warriors from other nations. They’ll bring their swords against the beauty of your wisdom, and they’ll defile your splendour. (EZE 28:7)

Jump to OET EZE 28:7 section.

View on BibleHub.