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 shall speak to all who are wise-hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they make Aaron’s garments to sanctify him, that he may minister to me in the priest’s office.Exodus 31:3 · בְּחָכְמָ֛הand I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all kinds of workmanship,Exodus 31:6 · חָכְמָ֑הI, behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of all who are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded you:Exodus 35:26 · בְּחָכְמָ֑הAll the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun the goats’ hair.Exodus 35:31 · בְּחָכְמָ֛הHe has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of workmanship;Exodus 35:35 · חָכְמַת־He has filled them with wisdom of heart, to work all kinds of workmanship, of the engraver, of the skillful workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of those who do any workmanship, and of those who make skillful works.Exodus 36:1 · חָכְמָ֤ה“Bezalel and Oholiab shall work with every wise-hearted man, in whom Yahweh has put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all the work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that Yahweh has commanded.”Exodus 36:2 · חָכְמָ֖הMoses called Bezalel and Oholiab, and every wise-hearted man, in whose heart Yahweh had put wisdom, even everyone whose heart stirred him up to come to the work to do it:Deuteronomy 4:6 · חָכְמַתְכֶם֙Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who shall hear all these statutes, and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”Deuteronomy 34:9 · חָכְמָ֔הJoshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands on him: and the children of Israel listened to him, and did as Yahweh commanded Moses.2 Samuel 14:20 · כְּחָכְמַת֙to change the face of the matter has your servant Joab done this thing. My lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.”2 Samuel 20:22 · בְּחָכְמָתָ֗הּThen the woman went to all the people in her wisdom. They cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. He blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, every man to his tent. Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.1 Kings 2:6 · כְּחָכְמָתֶ֑ךָDo therefore according to your wisdom, and don’t let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.1 Kings 3:28 · חָכְמַ֧תAll Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.1 Kings 4:29 · חָכְמָ֧הGod gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and very great understanding, even as the sand that is on the seashore.1 Kings 4:30 · חָכְמַ֣ת · מֵֽחָכְמַ֖ת · חָכְמַ֥תSolomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east, and all the wisdom of Egypt.1 Kings 4:34 · חָכְמַ֣ת · חָכְמָתֽוֹ׃ סThere came of all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.1 Kings 5:12 · חָכְמָה֙Yahweh gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a treaty together.1 Kings 7:14 · הַחָכְמָ֤הHe was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass; and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill, to work all works in brass. He came to king Solomon, and performed all his work.1 Kings 10:4 · חָכְמַ֣תWhen the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,1 Kings 10:6 · חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃She said to the king, “It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts, and of your wisdom.1 Kings 10:7 · חָכְמָה֙However I didn’t believe the words, until I came, and my eyes had seen it. Behold, the half was not told me! Your wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame which I heard.1 Kings 10:8 · חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you, who hear your wisdom.1 Kings 10:23 · וּלְחָכְמָֽה׃So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.1 Kings 10:24 · חָכְמָת֔וֹAll the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.1 Kings 11:41 · וְחָכְמָת֑וֹNow the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, aren’t they written in the book of the acts of Solomon?1 Chronicles 28:21 · בַּֽחָכְמָה֙Behold, there are the divisions of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of the house of God. There shall be with you in all kinds of work every willing man who has skill, for any kind of service. Also the captains and all the people will be entirely at your command.”2 Chronicles 1:10 · חָכְמָ֤הNow give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this your people, that is so great?”2 Chronicles 1:11 · חָכְמָ֣הGod said to Solomon, “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of those who hate you, neither yet have asked long life; but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king:2 Chronicles 1:12 · הַֽחָכְמָ֥הwisdom and knowledge is granted to you. I will give you riches, wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had who have been before you; neither shall there any after you have the like.”2 Chronicles 9:3 · חָכְמַ֣תWhen the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,2 Chronicles 9:5 · חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃She said to the king, “It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts, and of your wisdom.2 Chronicles 9:6 · חָכְמָתֶ֑ךָHowever I didn’t believe their words, until I came, and my eyes had seen it; and behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me: you exceed the fame that I heard.2 Chronicles 9:7 · חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃Happy are your men, and happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you, and hear your wisdom.2 Chronicles 9:22 · וְחָכְמָֽה׃So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.2 Chronicles 9:23 · חָכְמָת֔וֹAll the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.Job 4:21 · בְחָכְמָֽה׃Isn’t their tent cord plucked up within them? They die, and that without wisdom.’Job 11:6 · חָכְמָה֮that he would show you the secrets of wisdom! For true wisdom has two sides. Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.Job 12:2 · חָכְמָֽה׃“No doubt, but you are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.Job 12:12 · חָכְמָ֑הWith aged men is wisdom, in length of days understanding.Job 12:13 · חָכְמָ֣ה“With God is wisdom and might. He has counsel and understanding.Job 13:5 · לְחָכְמָֽה׃Oh that you would be completely silent! Then you would be wise.Job 15:8 · חָכְמָֽה׃Have you heard the secret counsel of God? Do you limit wisdom to yourself?Job 26:3 · חָכְמָ֑הHow have you counseled him who has no wisdom, and plentifully declared sound knowledge!Job 28:12 · וְֽ֭הַחָכְמָה“But where shall wisdom be found? Where is the place of understanding?Job 28:18 · חָ֝כְמָ֗הNo mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.Job 28:20 · וְֽ֭הַחָכְמָהWhere then does wisdom come from? Where is the place of understanding?Job 28:28 · חָכְמָ֑הTo man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’”Job 32:7 · חָכְמָֽה׃I said, ‘Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.’Job 32:13 · חָכְמָ֑הBeware lest you say, ‘We have found wisdom, God may refute him, not man;’Job 33:33 · חָכְמָֽה׃ סIf not, listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom.”Job 38:36 · חָכְמָ֑הWho has put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who has given understanding to the mind?Job 38:37 · בְּחָכְמָ֑הWho can number the clouds by wisdom? Or who can pour out the bottles of the sky,Job 39:17 · חָכְמָ֑הbecause God has deprived her of wisdom, neither has he imparted to her understanding.Psalm 37:30 · חָכְמָ֑הThe mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.Psalm 49:3 · חָכְמ֑וֹתMy mouth will speak words of wisdom. My heart shall utter understanding.Psalm 51:6 · חָכְמָ֥הBehold, you desire truth in the inward parts. You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.Psalm 90:12 · חָכְמָֽה׃So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.Psalm 104:24 · בְּחָכְמָ֣הYahweh, how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your riches.Psalm 107:27 · חָ֝כְמָתָ֗םThey reel back and forth, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits’ end.Psalm 111:10 · חָכְמָ֨ה׀The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!Proverbs 1:2 · חָכְמָ֣הto know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;Proverbs 1:7 · חָכְמָ֥הThe fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.Proverbs 1:20 · חָ֭כְמוֹתWisdom calls aloud in the street. She utters her voice in the public squares.Proverbs 2:2 · לַֽחָכְמָ֣הSo as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;Proverbs 2:6 · חָכְמָ֑הFor Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.Proverbs 2:10 · חָכְמָ֣הFor wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.Proverbs 3:13 · חָכְמָ֑הHappy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.Proverbs 3:19 · בְּחָכְמָ֥הBy wisdom Yahweh founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.Proverbs 4:5 · חָ֭כְמָהGet wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.Proverbs 4:7 · חָ֭כְמָה · חָכְמָ֑הWisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.Proverbs 4:11 · חָ֭כְמָהI have taught you in the way of wisdom. I have led you in straight paths.Proverbs 5:1 · לְחָכְמָתִ֣יMy son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding:Proverbs 7:4 · לַֽ֭חָכְמָהTell wisdom, “You are my sister.” Call understanding your relative,Proverbs 8:1 · חָכְמָ֥הDoesn’t wisdom cry out? Doesn’t understanding raise her voice?Proverbs 8:11 · חָ֭כְמָהFor wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.Proverbs 8:12 · חָ֭כְמָה“I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.Proverbs 9:1 · חָ֭כְמוֹתWisdom has built her house. She has carved out her seven pillars.Proverbs 9:10 · חָ֭כְמָהThe fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.Proverbs 10:13 · חָכְמָ֑הWisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.Proverbs 10:23 · וְ֝חָכְמָ֗הIt is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.Proverbs 10:31 · חָכְמָ֑הThe mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.Proverbs 11:2 · חָכְמָֽה׃When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.Proverbs 13:10 · חָכְמָֽה׃Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.Proverbs 14:6 · חָכְמָ֣הA scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.Proverbs 14:8 · חָכְמַ֣תThe wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.Proverbs 14:33 · חָכְמָ֑הWisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.Proverbs 15:33 · חָכְמָ֑הThe fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.Proverbs 16:16 · חָכְמָ֗הHow much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.Proverbs 17:16 · חָכְמָ֣הWhy is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?Proverbs 17:24 · חָכְמָ֑הWisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, 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 like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.Proverbs 21:30 · חָ֭כְמָהThere is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh.Proverbs 23:23 · חָכְמָ֖הBuy the truth, and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.Proverbs 24:3 · בְּ֭חָכְמָהThrough wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;Proverbs 24:7 · חָכְמ֑וֹתWisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.Proverbs 24:14 · חָכְמָ֗הso you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.Proverbs 28:26 · בְּ֝חָכְמָ֗הOne who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.Proverbs 29:3 · חָ֭כְמָהWhoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.Proverbs 29:15 · חָכְמָ֑הThe rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.Proverbs 30:3 · חָכְמָ֑הI have not learned wisdom, neither do I have the knowledge of the Holy One.Proverbs 31:26 · בְחָכְמָ֑הShe opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.Ecclesiastes 1:13 · בַּֽחָכְמָ֔הI applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under the sky. It is a heavy burden that God has given to the sons of men to be afflicted with.Ecclesiastes 1:16 · חָכְמָ֔ה · חָכְמָ֥הI said to myself, “Behold, I have obtained for myself great wisdom above all who were before me in Jerusalem. Yes, my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.”Ecclesiastes 1:17 · חָכְמָ֔הI applied my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also was a chasing after wind.Ecclesiastes 1:18 · חָכְמָ֖הFor in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.Ecclesiastes 2:3 · בַּֽחָכְמָה֙I searched in my heart how to cheer my flesh with wine, my heart yet guiding me with wisdom, and how to lay hold of folly, until I might see what it was good for the sons of men that they should do under heaven all the days of their lives.Ecclesiastes 2:9 · חָכְמָתִ֖יSo I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also remained with me.Ecclesiastes 2:12 · חָכְמָ֔הI turned myself to consider wisdom, madness, and folly: for what can the king’s successor do? Just that which has been done long ago.Ecclesiastes 2:13 · לַֽחָכְמָ֖הThen I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.Ecclesiastes 2:21 · בְּחָכְמָ֥הFor there is a man whose labor is with wisdom, with knowledge, and with skillfulness; yet he shall leave it for his portion to a man who has not labored for it. This also is vanity and a great evil.Ecclesiastes 2:26 · חָכְמָ֥הFor to the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he gives travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him who pleases God. This also is vanity and a chasing after wind.Ecclesiastes 7:10 · מֵחָכְמָ֖הDon’t say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not ask wisely about this.Ecclesiastes 7:11 · חָכְמָ֖הWisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.Ecclesiastes 7:12 · הַֽחָכְמָ֖ה · הַֽחָכְמָ֖הFor wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.Ecclesiastes 7:19 · הַֽחָכְמָ֖הWisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.Ecclesiastes 7:23 · בַֽחָכְמָ֑הAll this have I proved in wisdom. I said, “I will be wise;” but it was far from me.Ecclesiastes 7:25 · חָכְמָ֖הI turned around, and my heart sought to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know that wickedness is stupidity, and that foolishness is madness.Ecclesiastes 8:1 · חָכְמַ֤תWho is like the wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.Ecclesiastes 8:16 · חָכְמָ֔הWhen I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done on the earth (for also there is that neither day nor night sees sleep with his eyes),Ecclesiastes 9:10 · וְחָכְמָ֔הWhatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.Ecclesiastes 9:13 · חָכְמָ֖הI have also seen wisdom under the sun in this way, and it seemed great to me.Ecclesiastes 9:15 · בְּחָכְמָת֑וֹNow a poor wise man was found in it, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.Ecclesiastes 9:16 · חָכְמָ֖ה · וְחָכְמַ֤תThen I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” Nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.Ecclesiastes 9:18 · חָכְמָ֖הWisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.Ecclesiastes 10:1 · מֵחָכְמָ֥הDead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.Ecclesiastes 10:10 · חָכְמָֽה׃If the axe is blunt, and one doesn’t sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.Isaiah 10:13 · וּבְחָכְמָתִ֖יFor he has said, “By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I have understanding: and I have removed the boundaries of the peoples, and have robbed their treasures. Like a valiant man I have brought down their rulers.Isaiah 11:2 · חָכְמָ֣הThe Spirit of Yahweh will rest on him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Yahweh.Isaiah 29:14 · חָכְמַ֣תtherefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvelous work among this people, even a marvelous work and a wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men will perish, and the understanding of their prudent men will be hidden.”Isaiah 33:6 · חָכְמַ֣תThere will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure.Isaiah 47:10 · חָכְמָתֵ֥ךְFor you have trusted in your wickedness; you have said, No one sees me; your wisdom and your knowledge, it has perverted you, and you have said in your heart, I am, and there is none else besides me.Jeremiah 8:9 · וְחָכְמַֽת־The wise men are disappointed, they are dismayed and taken: behold, they have rejected the word of Yahweh; and what kind of wisdom is in them?Jeremiah 9:23 · בְּחָכְמָת֔וֹThus says Yahweh, Don’t let the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, don’t let the rich man glory in his riches;Jeremiah 10:12 · בְּחָכְמָת֑וֹHe has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding has he stretched out the heavens:Jeremiah 49:7 · חָכְמָ֖ה · חָכְמָתָֽם׃Of Edom. Thus says Yahweh of Armies: Is wisdom no more in Teman? is counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom vanished?Jeremiah 51:15 · בְּחָכְמָת֑וֹHe has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding has he stretched out the heavens:Daniel 1:4 · חָכְמָ֗הyouths in whom was no blemish, but well-favored, and skillful in all wisdom, and endowed with knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability to stand in the king’s palace; and that he should teach them the learning and the language of the Chaldeans.Daniel 1:17 · וְחָכְמָ֑הNow as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.Daniel 1:20 · חָכְמַ֣תIn every matter of wisdom and understanding, concerning which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters who were in all his realm.