TBESH · H2445
חַכִּים · chak.kim · wise
wise man, wise
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חַכִּים (chak.kim) means “wise” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: khak-keem' Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
חַכִּים · chak.kim · wise
wise man, wise
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(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H2449 (חָכַם); wise, i.e. a Magian
KJV glosses: wise.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| the wise men | 7 |
| of the wise men | 2 |
| that the wise men | 1 |
| to the wise | 1 |
| to these wise men | 1 |
| wise man | 1 |
| wise men | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| the wise | 9 |
| of the wise | 1 |
| that the wise | 1 |
| to the wise | 1 |
| unto the wise | 1 |
| wise | 1 |
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This response made the king so angry and furious that he gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.
Read word by wordSo the decree went out that the wise men were to be executed, and men went to look for Daniel and his friends to execute them.
Read word by wordWhen Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, went out to execute the wise men of Babylon, Daniel responded with discretion and tact.
Read word by wordurging them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his friends would not be killed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Read word by wordHe changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Read word by wordTherefore Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon, and said to him, “Do not execute the wise men of Babylon! Bring me before the king, and I will give him the interpretation.”
Read word by wordDaniel answered the king, “No wise man, enchanter, medium, or magician can explain to the king the mystery of which he inquires.
Read word by wordThen the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.
Read word by wordSo I issued a decree that all the wise men of Babylon be brought before me to interpret the dream for me.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 4.3
This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, saw. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because none of the wise men of my kingdom can interpret it for me. But you are able, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.”
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 4.15
The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers, and diviners to be brought in, and he said to these wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this inscription and tells me its interpretation will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”
Read word by wordSo all the king’s wise men came in, but they could not read the inscription or interpret it for him.
Read word by wordNow the wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read this inscription and interpret it for me, but they could not give its interpretation.
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