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Lexicon :: Strong's H2451 - ḥāḵmâ

Aa
חָכְמָה
Transliteration
ḥāḵmâ
Pronunciation
khok-maw'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 647a

Strong’s Definitions

חׇכְמָה chokmâh, khok-maw'; from H2449; wisdom (in a good sense):—skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 149x

The KJV translates Strong's H2451 in the following manner: wisdom (145x), wisely (2x), skilful man (1x), wits (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 149x
The KJV translates Strong's H2451 in the following manner: wisdom (145x), wisely (2x), skilful man (1x), wits (1x).

  1. wisdom

    1. skill (in war)

    2. wisdom (in administration)

    3. shrewdness, wisdom

    4. wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs)

    5. wisdom (ethical and religious)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
חׇכְמָה chokmâh, khok-maw'; from H2449; wisdom (in a good sense):—skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.
STRONGS H2451: Abbreviations
† חָכְמה noun feminine wisdom, ח׳ Exodus 28:3 106 times; construct חָכְמַת Exodus 35:35 + 15 times; suffix חָכְמָתִי Ecclesiastes 2:9, etc. + 25 times suffix; plural abstract emphatic חָכְמוֺת [H2454 Psalm 49:3; Proverbs 1:20; Proverbs 9:1; Proverbs 24:7]; חַכְמוֺת [H2454 Proverbs 14:1] (in correctly pointed as adjective construct feminine; read חָכְמוֺת De); —
1. skill in war Isaiah 10:13; in technical work Exodus 28:3; Exodus 31:3, 6; Exodus 35:26, 31, 35; Exodus 36:1, 2(P), compare 1 Kings 7:14; 1 Chronicles 28:21; of sailors Psalm 107:27.
2. wisdom, in administration Deuteronomy 34:9; Isaiah 29:14; Jeremiah 49:7 (twice in verse); 2 Samuel 14:20; of prince of Tyre Ezekiel 28:4, 5, 7, 12; 17; Solomon's wisdom included this with other forms of cleverness and shrewdness 1 Kings 2:6; 1 Kings 3:28; 1 Kings 5:9 [1 Kings 4:29]; 1 Kings 5:10 [1 Kings 4:30]; 1 Kings 5:14 [1 Kings 4:34] (twice in verse); 1 Kings 5:26 [1 Kings 5:12]; 1 Kings 10:4, 6, 7, 8, 23, 24 2 Chronicles 9:3; 9:5; 9:6; 9:7; 9:22; 9:23, 1 Kings 11:41; 2 Chronicles 1:10; 1:11; 1:12; the Messiah is to have רוּחַ חָכְמָה וּבִינָה Isaiah 11:2.
3. shrewdness, wisdom, 2 Samuel 20:22; 1 Kings 5:10 [1 Kings 4:30] (twice in verse); Jeremiah 9:22 [Jeremiah 9:23]; withheld by God from the ostrich Job 39:17; of magicians and prophets Isaiah 47:10; Daniel 1:4, 17, 20.
4. wisdom, prudence in religious affairs Deuteronomy 4:6; Psalm 37:30; Psalm 51:6; Psalm 90:12; Proverbs 10:31; Isaiah 33:6; Jeremiah 8:9
5. wisdom, ethical and religious:
a. of God, as a divine attribute or energy; his wisdom is in the skies Job 38:36; by it he numbers the clouds Job 38:37; founded the earth Proverbs 3:19; and made all things Jeremiah 10:12 = Jeremiah 51:15, Psalm 104:24; it is with him Job 12:13; not to be found by the most persevering human search Job 28:12, 20; he alone knows it [H3045 Job 28:23]; gives it Proverbs 2:6; and shows its secrets Job 11:6.
b. the divine wisdom is personified: she was begotten before all things to be the architect and counsellor of God in the creation (Proverbs 8:22-31); she builds a palace and spreads a feast for those who will receive her instruction [H2454 Proverbs 9:1] (compare Proverbs 9:2-5); she teaches in public [H2454 Proverbs 1:20]; Proverbs 8:1, [H2454 Proverbs 8:5], Proverbs 8:11, 12 (see context); gives her pupils the divine spirit Proverbs 1:23; by her discipline simple become wise, rulers rule wisely, and those seeking her are richly rewarded [H8454 Proverbs 8:14] (compare Proverbs 8:1-21).
c. of man: to get wisdom is principal thing Proverbs 4:7 (twice in verse); its fundamental principle is to fear God Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 15:33; Job 28:18 (|| סוּר מֵרַע בִּינָה); and know י׳, the All Holy Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 30:3; it is of inestimable worth Job 28:18; Proverbs 8:11; Proverbs 16:16; Proverbs 17:16; Proverbs 23:23; [H2454 Proverbs 24:7]; beyond the reach of scorners Proverbs 14:6; God giveth it to the good Ecclesiastes 2:26; men are to incline the ear Proverbs 2:2; attend unto wisdom Proverbs 5:1; seek Ecclesiastes 7:25; know Proverbs 24:14; Ecclesiastes 1:17; Ecclesiastes 8:16; behold Ecclesiastes 2:12; Ecclesiastes 9:13; get her Proverbs 4:5, 7; treat her as sister Proverbs 7:4; happy the man who finds her Proverbs 3:13; he who has wisdom is אִישׁ תְּבוּנָה Proverbs 10:23; נָבוֺן Proverbs 10:13; Proverbs 14:33; מֵבִין Proverbs 17:24; compare also Psalm 49:4; Job 4:21; Job 12:2, 12; Job 13:5; Job 15:8; Job 26:3; Job 32:7, 13; Job 33:33; Proverbs 1:2, 7; Proverbs 2:10; Proverbs 4:11; Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 13:10; [H2454 Proverbs 14:1], 8; Proverbs 18:4; Proverbs 21:30; Proverbs 24:3; Proverbs 28:26; Proverbs 29:3, 15; Proverbs 31:26; Ecclesiastes 1:13, 16 (twice in verse); Ecclesiastes 1:18; Ecclesiastes 2:3, 9, 13, 21; Ecclesiastes 7:10, 11, 12, 19, 23; Ecclesiastes 8:1; Ecclesiastes 9:10, 15, 16 (twice in verse); Ecclesiastes 9:18; Ecclesiastes 10:1, 10 — on solomon's wisdom see above
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Exodus

28:3; 28:3; 31:3; 31:6; 35:26; 35:31; 35:35; 35:35; 36:1; 36:2

Deuteronomy

4:6; 34:9

2 Samuel

14:20; 20:22

1 Kings

2:6; 3:28; 4:29; 4:30; 4:30; 4:34; 5:12; 7:14; 10:4; 10:6; 10:7; 10:8; 10:23; 10:24; 11:41

1 Chronicles

28:21

2 Chronicles

1:10; 1:11; 1:12; 9:3; 9:5; 9:6; 9:7; 9:22; 9:23

Job

4:21; 11:6; 12:2; 12:12; 12:13; 13:5; 15:8; 26:3; 28:12; 28:18; 28:18; 28:20; 32:7; 32:13; 33:33; 38:36; 38:37; 39:17

Psalms

37:30; 49:4; 51:6; 90:12; 104:24; 107:27; 111:10

Proverbs

1:2; 1:7; 1:23; 2:2; 2:6; 2:10; 3:13; 3:19; 4:5; 4:7; 4:7; 4:11; 5:1; 7:4; 8:1; 8:1; 8:2; 8:3; 8:4; 8:5; 8:6; 8:7; 8:8; 8:9; 8:10; 8:11; 8:11; 8:11; 8:12; 8:12; 8:13; 8:14; 8:15; 8:16; 8:17; 8:18; 8:19; 8:20; 8:21; 8:22; 8:23; 8:24; 8:25; 8:26; 8:27; 8:28; 8:29; 8:30; 8:31; 9:2; 9:3; 9:4; 9:5; 9:10; 10:13; 10:23; 10:31; 11:2; 13:10; 14:6; 14:8; 14:33; 15:33; 16:16; 17:16; 17:24; 18:4; 21:30; 23:23; 24:3; 24:14; 28:26; 29:3; 29:15; 30:3; 31:26

Ecclesiastes

1:13; 1:16; 1:17; 1:18; 2:3; 2:9; 2:9; 2:12; 2:13; 2:21; 2:26; 7:10; 7:11; 7:12; 7:19; 7:23; 7:25; 8:1; 8:16; 9:10; 9:13; 9:15; 9:16; 9:18; 10:1; 10:10

Isaiah

10:13; 11:2; 29:14; 33:6; 47:10

Jeremiah

8:9; 9:23; 10:12; 49:7; 51:15

Ezekiel

28:4; 28:5; 28:7; 28:12; 28:17

Daniel

1:4; 1:17; 1:20

H2451

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H2451 matches the Hebrew חָכְמָה (ḥāḵmâ),
which occurs 149 times in 141 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:33

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:33 - But if not, then listen to me.
Keep silent and I will teach you wisdom!”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 38:36

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 38:36 - Who gives intuition to the heart
and instinct to the mind?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 38:37

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 38:37 - Who is wise enough to count all the clouds?
Who can tilt the water jars of heaven

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:17 - For God has deprived her of wisdom.
He has given her no understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:30 - The godly offer good counsel;
they teach right from wrong.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:6 - But you desire honesty from the womb,[fn]
teaching me wisdom even there.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 90:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 90:12 - Teach us to realize the brevity of life,
so that we may grow in wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:24 - O LORD, what a variety of things you have made!
In wisdom you have made them all.
The earth is full of your creatures.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:27 - They reeled and staggered like drunkards
and were at their wits’ end.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:10 - Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom.
All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.
Praise him forever!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:2 - Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline,
to help them understand the insights of the wise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:7 - Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:2 - Tune your ears to wisdom,
and concentrate on understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:6 - For the LORD grants wisdom!
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:10 - For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will fill you with joy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:13 - Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:19 - By wisdom the LORD founded the earth;
by understanding he created the heavens.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:5 - Get wisdom; develop good judgment.
Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:7 - Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!
And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:11 - I will teach you wisdom’s ways
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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:1 - My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
listen carefully to my wise counsel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:4 - Love wisdom like a sister;
make insight a beloved member of your family.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:1 - Listen as Wisdom calls out!
Hear as understanding raises her voice!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:11 - For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies.
Nothing you desire can compare with it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:12 - “I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment.
I know where to discover knowledge and discernment.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:10 - Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom.
Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:13 - Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,
but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:23 - Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:31

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:31 - The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice,
but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:2 - Pride leads to disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:10 - Pride leads to conflict;
those who take advice are wise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:6 - A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it,
but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:8 - The prudent understand where they are going,
but fools deceive themselves.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:33 - Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;
wisdom is not[fn] found among fools.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:33 - Fear of the LORD teaches wisdom;
humility precedes honor.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:16 - How much better to get wisdom than gold,
and good judgment than silver!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:16 - It is senseless to pay tuition to educate a fool,
since he has no heart for learning.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:24 - Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom,
but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:4 - Wise words are like deep waters;
wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:30 - No human wisdom or understanding or plan
can stand against the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:23 - Get the truth and never sell it;
also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:3 - A house is built by wisdom
and becomes strong through good sense.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:14 - In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul.
If you find it, you will have a bright future,
and your hopes will not be cut short.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:26 - Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:3 - The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:15 - To discipline a child produces wisdom,
but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:3 - I have not mastered human wisdom,
nor do I know the Holy One.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:26 - When she speaks, her words are wise,
and she gives instructions with kindness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 1:13

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 1:13 - I devoted myself to search for understanding and to explore by wisdom everything being done under heaven. I soon discovered that God has dealt a tragic existence to the human race.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 1:16

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 1:16 - I said to myself, “Look, I am wiser than any of the kings who ruled in Jerusalem before me. I have greater wisdom and knowledge than any of them.”

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