Hebrew · H2451, H3820 · unreviewed

חַכְמַת־לֵב

Wisdom (in a good sense) · 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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חׇכְמָה H2451 wisdom (in a good sense)
Pronunciation ḥokmāh
Practical skill and moral discernment combined; divine attribute enabling right judgment and skillful living in covenant faithfulness
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לֵב H3820 the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything
Pronunciation lev
The seat of will, intellect, and emotion—the inner moral and spiritual center governing all human motivation and choice.
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What does חַכְמַת־לֵב (chakhmat-lev) mean in the Bible?

חׇכְמָה · לֵב is a Hebrew word meaning "heart of wisdom".

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Meaning

heart of wisdom
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