Strong's H6191 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עָרַם (ʻâram)

Pronunciation: aw-ram'

POS: aw-ram' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to be (or make) bare; but used only in the derivative sense (through the idea perhaps of smoothness) to be cunning (usually in a bad sense); [idiom] very, beware, take crafty (counsel), be prudent, deal subtilly.

KJV Usage: [idiom] very, beware, take crafty (counsel), be prudent, deal subtilly.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to be subtle, be shrewd, be crafty, beware, take crafty counsel, be prudent
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to be crafty, be subtle
• 3. 1b) (Hiphil) to be crafty, be or become shrewd

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G246
• GREEK G1339
• GREEK G3835

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