Hebrew · H6195, G5428

עָרְמָה

Trickery ; or (in a good sense) discretion · understanding

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עׇרְמָה H6195 trickery ; or (in a good sense) discretion

Pronunciation ormah

Shrewdness that pivots between cunning deception and prudent wisdom depending on moral context and intent.

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φρόνησις G5428 understanding

Pronunciation phrónēsis

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What does עָרְמָה (ormah) mean in the Bible?

עׇרְמָה · φρόνησις is a Hebrew phrase meaning "practical discernment and wise judgment".

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What does עׇרְמָה · φρόνησις mean in the Bible?

עׇרְמָה · φρόνησις is a Hebrew phrase meaning "practical discernment and wise judgment".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6195, G5428?

H6195, G5428 is connected to 5 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. practical discernment and wise judgment

Strong's H6195, G5428

Lexical occurrences 5 verses

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practical discernment and wise judgment

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