Hebrew · H376, H2450 · unreviewed

אִישׁ חָכָם

A man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation) · wise , (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)

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אִישׁ H376 a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Pronunciation ish
Individual male person functioning as a foundational unit of social identity, kinship, and covenantal responsibility in Hebrew thought
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חָכָם H2450 wise , (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
Pronunciation ḥākām
Wisdom encompasses both moral discernment and practical skill; extends from intellectual to craftsperson competence.
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What does אִישׁ חָכָם (ish chakham) mean in the Bible?

אִישׁ · חָכָם is a Hebrew word meaning "wise person, wise man, one skilled in wisdom".

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Meaning

wise person, wise man, one skilled in wisdom
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