Strong's H2449 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: חָכַם (châkam)

Pronunciation: khaw-kam'

POS: khaw-kam' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root,

Definition: a primitive root,; to be wise (in mind, word or act); [idiom] exceeding, teach wisdom, be (make self, shew self) wise, deal (never so) wisely, make wiser.

KJV Usage: [idiom] exceeding, teach wisdom, be (make self, shew self) wise, deal (never so) wisely, make wiser.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to be wise
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to be or become wise, act wisely
• 3. 1b) (Piel) to make wise, teach wisdom, instruct
• 4. 1c) (Pual) to be made wise
• 5. 1d) (Hiphil) to make wise
• 6. 1e) (Hithpael) to show oneself wise, deceive, show one's wisdom

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