What does עָרַם · φρόνιμος mean in the Bible?
עָרַם · φρόνιμος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "prudent, discerning, careful in judgment".
Hebrew · H6191, G5429
יַעְרִים
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) · thoughtful
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עָרַם H6191 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)
φρόνιμος G5429 thoughtful
Pronunciation phrónimos
Practical wisdom expressed in sensible conduct, distinct from mere intellectual knowledge or self-conceit
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What does יַעְרִים (ya'arim) mean in the Bible?
עָרַם · φρόνιμος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "prudent, discerning, careful in judgment".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6191, G5429?
H6191, G5429 is connected to 5 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. prudent, discerning, careful in judgment
Source Gloss
prudent, discerning, careful in judgment
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups 2 Aligned forms 5
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 4×
Imperfect 1Sam 23:22 · Prov 15:5 · Prov 19:25 3×
Infinitive absolute 1Sam 23:22 1×
Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action 1×
Imperfect Ps 83:4 1×
Word Origins
יַעְרִים is a primitive root - no further derivation.
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain