חָכַם
châkam
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "châkam" means to be wise, showing understanding or good judgment in thoughts, words, or actions. It can refer to becoming wise, teaching wisdom, or demonstrating wisdom in behavior. The term also includes acting wisely or making others wiser.
to be wise (in mind, word or act)
The Hebrew word châkam means "to be wise (in mind, word or act)," encompassing related ideas including exceeding, teach wisdom, be wise, deal wisely.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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