1) wisdom 1a) skill (in war) 1b) wisdom (in administration) 1c) shrewdness, wisdom 1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs) 1e) wisdom (ethical and religious)
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H2451 — חׇכְמָה
chokh.mah · wisdom · Hebrew/Aramaic
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Exodus 28:3 · חָכְמָ֑הYou are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.Exodus 31:3 · בְּחָכְמָ֛הAnd I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,Exodus 31:6 · חָכְמָ֑הMoreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you:Exodus 35:26 · בְּחָכְמָ֑הAnd all the skilled women whose hearts were stirred spun the goat hair.Exodus 35:31 · בְּחָכְמָ֛הAnd He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,Exodus 35:35 · חָכְמַת־He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and as weavers—as artistic designers of every kind of craft.Exodus 36:1 · חָכְמָ֤ה“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”Exodus 36:2 · חָכְמָ֖הThen Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.Deuteronomy 4:6 · חָכְמַתְכֶם֙Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”Deuteronomy 34:9 · חָכְמָ֔הNow Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.2 Samuel 14:20 · כְּחָכְמַת֙Joab your servant has done this to bring about this change of affairs, but my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God, to know everything that happens in the land.”2 Samuel 20:22 · בְּחָכְמָתָ֗הּThen the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.1 Kings 2:6 · כְּחָכְמָתֶ֑ךָSo act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.1 Kings 3:28 · חָכְמַ֧תWhen all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.1 Kings 4:29 · חָכְמָ֧הAnd God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.1 Kings 4:30 · חָכְמַ֣ת · מֵֽחָכְמַ֖ת · חָכְמַ֥תSolomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.1 Kings 4:34 · חָכְמַ֣ת · חָכְמָתֽוֹ׃ סSo men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.1 Kings 5:12 · חָכְמָה֙And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.1 Kings 7:14 · הַחָכְמָ֤הHe was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.1 Kings 10:4 · חָכְמַ֣תWhen the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,1 Kings 10:6 · חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.1 Kings 10:7 · חָכְמָה֙But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard.1 Kings 10:8 · חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!1 Kings 10:23 · וּלְחָכְמָֽה׃So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.1 Kings 10:24 · חָכְמָת֔וֹThe whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.1 Kings 11:41 · וְחָכְמָת֑וֹAs for the rest of the acts of Solomon—all that he did, as well as his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon?1 Chronicles 28:21 · בַּֽחָכְמָה֙The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”2 Chronicles 1:10 · חָכְמָ֤הNow grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”2 Chronicles 1:11 · חָכְמָ֣הGod said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king—2 Chronicles 1:12 · הַֽחָכְמָ֥הtherefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”2 Chronicles 9:3 · חָכְמַ֣תWhen the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,2 Chronicles 9:5 · חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.2 Chronicles 9:6 · חָכְמָתֶ֑ךָBut I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard.2 Chronicles 9:7 · חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!2 Chronicles 9:22 · וְחָכְמָֽה׃So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.2 Chronicles 9:23 · חָכְמָת֔וֹAll the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.Job 4:21 · בְחָכְמָֽה׃Are not their tent cords pulled up, so that they die without wisdom?’Job 11:6 · חָכְמָה֮and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know then that God exacts from you less than your iniquity deserves.Job 12:2 · חָכְמָֽה׃“Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die!Job 12:12 · חָכְמָ֑הWisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.Job 12:13 · חָכְמָ֣הWisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.Job 13:5 · לְחָכְמָֽה׃If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!Job 15:8 · חָכְמָֽה׃Do you listen in on the council of God or limit wisdom to yourself?Job 26:3 · חָכְמָ֑הHow you have counseled the unwise and provided fully sound insight!Job 28:12 · וְֽ֭הַחָכְמָהBut where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell?Job 28:18 · חָ֝כְמָ֗הCoral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.Job 28:20 · וְֽ֭הַחָכְמָהFrom where, then, does wisdom come, and where does understanding dwell?Job 28:28 · חָכְמָ֑הAnd He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”Job 32:7 · חָכְמָֽה׃I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.Job 32:13 · חָכְמָ֑הSo do not claim, ‘We have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.’Job 33:33 · חָכְמָֽה׃ סBut if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”Job 38:36 · חָכְמָ֑הWho has put wisdom in the heart or given understanding to the mind?Job 38:37 · בְּחָכְמָ֑הWho has the wisdom to count the clouds? Or who can tilt the water jars of the heavensJob 39:17 · חָכְמָ֑הFor God has deprived her of wisdom; He has not endowed her with understanding.Psalm 37:30 · חָכְמָ֑הThe mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.Psalm 49:3 · חָכְמ֑וֹתMy mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.Psalm 51:6 · חָכְמָ֥הSurely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.Psalm 90:12 · חָכְמָֽה׃So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.Psalm 104:24 · בְּחָכְמָ֣הHow many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.Psalm 107:27 · חָ֝כְמָתָ֗םThey reeled and staggered like drunkards, and all their skill was useless.Psalm 111:10 · חָכְמָ֨ה׀The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!Proverbs 1:2 · חָכְמָ֣הfor gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,Proverbs 1:7 · חָכְמָ֥הThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.Proverbs 1:20 · חָ֭כְמוֹתWisdom calls out in the street, she lifts her voice in the square;Proverbs 2:2 · לַֽחָכְמָ֣הif you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,Proverbs 2:6 · חָכְמָ֑הFor the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.Proverbs 2:10 · חָכְמָ֣הFor wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.Proverbs 3:13 · חָכְמָ֑הBlessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,Proverbs 3:19 · בְּחָכְמָ֥הThe LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.Proverbs 4:5 · חָ֭כְמָהGet wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.Proverbs 4:7 · חָ֭כְמָה · חָכְמָ֑הWisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.Proverbs 4:11 · חָ֭כְמָהI will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.Proverbs 5:1 · לְחָכְמָתִ֣יMy son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight,Proverbs 7:4 · לַֽ֭חָכְמָהSay to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kinsman,Proverbs 8:1 · חָכְמָ֥הDoes not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice?Proverbs 8:11 · חָ֭כְמָהFor wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.Proverbs 8:12 · חָ֭כְמָהI, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.Proverbs 9:1 · חָ֭כְמוֹתWisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.Proverbs 9:10 · חָ֭כְמָהThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.Proverbs 10:13 · חָכְמָ֑הWisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.Proverbs 10:23 · וְ֝חָכְמָ֗הThe fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.Proverbs 10:31 · חָכְמָ֑הThe mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.Proverbs 11:2 · חָכְמָֽה׃When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.Proverbs 13:10 · חָכְמָֽה׃Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.Proverbs 14:6 · חָכְמָ֣הA mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.Proverbs 14:8 · חָכְמַ֣תThe wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.Proverbs 14:33 · חָכְמָ֑הWisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.Proverbs 15:33 · חָכְמָ֑הThe fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.Proverbs 16:16 · חָכְמָ֗הHow much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.Proverbs 17:16 · חָכְמָ֣הWhy should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?Proverbs 17:24 · חָכְמָ֑הWisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.Proverbs 18:4 · חָכְמָֽה׃The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.Proverbs 21:30 · חָ֭כְמָהThere is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.Proverbs 23:23 · חָכְמָ֖הInvest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding.Proverbs 24:3 · בְּ֭חָכְמָהBy wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;Proverbs 24:7 · חָכְמ֑וֹתWisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.Proverbs 24:14 · חָכְמָ֗הKnow therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.Proverbs 28:26 · בְּ֝חָכְמָ֗הHe who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.Proverbs 29:3 · חָ֭כְמָהA man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.Proverbs 29:15 · חָכְמָ֑הA rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.Proverbs 30:3 · חָכְמָ֑הI have not learned wisdom, and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.Proverbs 31:26 · בְחָכְמָ֑הShe opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.Ecclesiastes 1:13 · בַּֽחָכְמָ֔הAnd I set my mind to seek and explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven. What a miserable task God has laid upon the sons of men to occupy them!Ecclesiastes 1:16 · חָכְמָ֔ה · חָכְמָ֥הI said to myself, “Behold, I have grown and increased in wisdom beyond all those before me who were over Jerusalem, and my mind has observed a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.”Ecclesiastes 1:17 · חָכְמָ֔הSo I set my mind to know wisdom and madness and folly; I learned that this, too, is a pursuit of the wind.Ecclesiastes 1:18 · חָכְמָ֖הFor with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and as knowledge grows, grief increases.Ecclesiastes 2:3 · בַּֽחָכְמָה֙I sought to cheer my body with wine and to embrace folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—until I could see what was worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.Ecclesiastes 2:9 · חָכְמָתִ֖יSo I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me.Ecclesiastes 2:12 · חָכְמָ֔הThen I turned to consider wisdom and madness and folly; for what more can the king’s successor do than what has already been accomplished?Ecclesiastes 2:13 · לַֽחָכְמָ֖הAnd I saw that wisdom exceeds folly, just as light exceeds darkness:Ecclesiastes 2:21 · בְּחָכְמָ֥הWhen there is a man who has labored with wisdom, knowledge, and skill, and he must give his portion to a man who has not worked for it, this too is futile and a great evil.Ecclesiastes 2:26 · חָכְמָ֥הTo the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.Ecclesiastes 7:10 · מֵחָכְמָ֖הDo not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.Ecclesiastes 7:11 · חָכְמָ֖הWisdom, like an inheritance, is good, and it benefits those who see the sun.Ecclesiastes 7:12 · הַֽחָכְמָ֖ה · הַֽחָכְמָ֖הFor wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.Ecclesiastes 7:19 · הַֽחָכְמָ֖הWisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.Ecclesiastes 7:23 · בַֽחָכְמָ֑הAll this I tested by wisdom, saying, “I resolve to be wise.” But it was beyond me.Ecclesiastes 7:25 · חָכְמָ֖הI directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and explanations, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the folly of madness.Ecclesiastes 8:1 · חָכְמַ֤תWho is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.Ecclesiastes 8:16 · חָכְמָ֔הWhen I applied my mind to know wisdom and to observe the task that one performs on the earth—though his eyes do not see sleep in the day or even in the night—Ecclesiastes 9:10 · וְחָכְמָ֔הWhatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.Ecclesiastes 9:13 · חָכְמָ֖הI have also seen this wisdom under the sun, and it was great to me:Ecclesiastes 9:15 · בְּחָכְמָת֑וֹNow a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.Ecclesiastes 9:16 · חָכְמָ֖ה · וְחָכְמַ֤תAnd I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”Ecclesiastes 9:18 · חָכְמָ֖הWisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.Ecclesiastes 10:1 · מֵחָכְמָ֥הAs dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.Ecclesiastes 10:10 · חָכְמָֽה׃If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.Isaiah 10:13 · וּבְחָכְמָתִ֖יFor he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers.Isaiah 11:2 · חָכְמָ֣הThe Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.Isaiah 29:14 · חָכְמַ֣תTherefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.”Isaiah 33:6 · חָכְמַ֣תHe will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.Isaiah 47:10 · חָכְמָתֵ֥ךְYou were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’Jeremiah 8:9 · וְחָכְמַֽת־The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what wisdom do they really have?Jeremiah 9:23 · בְּחָכְמָת֔וֹThis is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.Jeremiah 10:12 · בְּחָכְמָת֑וֹThe LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.Jeremiah 49:7 · חָכְמָ֖ה · חָכְמָתָֽם׃Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed?Jeremiah 51:15 · בְּחָכְמָת֑וֹThe LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.Daniel 1:4 · חָכְמָ֗הyoung men without blemish, handsome, gifted in all wisdom, knowledgeable, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace—and to teach them the language and literature of the Chaldeans.Daniel 1:17 · וְחָכְמָ֑הTo these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.Daniel 1:20 · חָכְמַ֣תIn every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king consulted them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom.