חָכָם
Wise , (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful) · the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything
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חָכָם H2450 wise , (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
לֵב H3820 the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything
What does חָכָם (chakam lev) mean in the Bible?
חָכָם · לֵב is a Hebrew word meaning "wise , (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)". cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man). Wisdom in Proverbs begins internally with a humble heart ready to receive instruction. This term runs through the canonical themes of Wisdom.
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Meaning
Wisdom encompasses both intellectual discernment and practical skill; ranges from cunning to moral insight
cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man).
Why This Word Matters
Wisdom in Proverbs begins internally with a humble heart ready to receive instruction. Proverbs 10:8
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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