חָכָם (cha.kham) means “wise” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: khaw-kawm' Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
חָכָם · cha.kham · wise
1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
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from H2449 (חָכַם); wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
KJV glosses: cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man).
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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 |
|---|---|
| of the wise | 17 |
| wise | 12 |
| a wise | 11 |
| the wise | 11 |
| a wise man | 5 |
| is wise | 5 |
| the wise men | 4 |
| skilled | 3 |
| the skilled craftsmen | 3 |
| to the wise | 3 |
| a wise mans | 2 |
| and the wise | 2 |
| and wise | 2 |
| but a wise man | 2 |
| the wise man | 2 |
| wise men | 2 |
| a skilled | 1 |
| a skillful | 1 |
| a wise son | 1 |
| an unwise | 1 |
| and a wise | 1 |
| and men skilled | 1 |
| and when a wise man | 1 |
| and wise men | 1 |
| and with those | 1 |
| are a wise | 1 |
| are sayings of the wise | 1 |
| are skilled | 1 |
| are wise | 1 |
| are wiser | 1 |
| are your wise men | 1 |
| as shipwrights | 1 |
| but a wise | 1 |
| but the wise | 1 |
| but wise | 1 |
| by skilled workers | 1 |
| by wise men | 1 |
| does a wise | 1 |
| every wise | 1 |
| god is wise | 1 |
| has the wise man | 1 |
| has wisdom | 1 |
| her wisest | 1 |
| his advisers | 1 |
| if a wise | 1 |
| is a wise | 1 |
| is a wise mans | 1 |
| is like the wise man | 1 |
| is wiser | 1 |
| let the wise | 1 |
| makes the wise man | 1 |
| my craftsmen | 1 |
| o wise men | 1 |
| of a wise mans | 1 |
| of the wise man | 1 |
| shrewd | 1 |
| skilled craftsman | 1 |
| that wise | 1 |
| the craftsmen | 1 |
| the cunning | 1 |
| the most skillful among them | 1 |
| to those who are wise | 1 |
| turns a wise man | 1 |
| who is wise | 1 |
| your craftsmen | 1 |
| your men of skill | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| wise | 21 |
| of the wise | 18 |
| a wise | 16 |
| the wise | 10 |
| and every wise | 4 |
| to the wise | 3 |
| and all the wise men | 2 |
| and the wise | 2 |
| and wise | 2 |
| but a wise | 2 |
| thy wise | 2 |
| wiser | 2 |
| a cunning | 1 |
| a wise man | 1 |
| a wise mans | 1 |
| an unwise | 1 |
| and a wise | 1 |
| and a wise mans | 1 |
| and all manner of cunning men | 1 |
| and her wise | 1 |
| and the cunning | 1 |
| and unwise | 1 |
| and upon her wise | 1 |
| and when the wise | 1 |
| and with the cunning men | 1 |
| as the wise | 1 |
| be not wise | 1 |
| but wise | 1 |
| cunning | 1 |
| for cunning | 1 |
| for what hath the wise | 1 |
| forasmuch as among all the wise | 1 |
| from the wise | 1 |
| her wise | 1 |
| his wise men | 1 |
| lest he be wise | 1 |
| let not the wise | 1 |
| maketh a wise man | 1 |
| me and let a wise | 1 |
| o ye wise | 1 |
| of a wise mans | 1 |
| of all that are wise | 1 |
| of cunning | 1 |
| of their wise | 1 |
| of wise | 1 |
| should a wise man | 1 |
| subtil | 1 |
| that were wise | 1 |
| the wise mans | 1 |
| the wise men | 1 |
| thee a wise | 1 |
| thence a wise | 1 |
| to a wise | 1 |
| to him with thy cunning men | 1 |
| to the wise men | 1 |
| unto him a cunning | 1 |
| unto the wise | 1 |
| was wise | 1 |
| whether he shall be a wise | 1 |
| which wise | 1 |
| wise men | 1 |
| with the cunning men | 1 |
| with wise | 1 |
| yea further though a wise | 1 |
| you wise | 1 |
Page 1 of 3. 134 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
In the morning his spirit was troubled, so he summoned all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him.
Read word by wordNow, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.
Read word by wordThen Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.
Read word by wordBut Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers and magicians of Egypt, and they also did the same things by their magic arts.
Read word by wordYou are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.
Read word by wordMoreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you:
Read word by wordLet every skilled craftsman among you come and make everything that the LORD has commanded:
Read word by wordEvery skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen.
Read word by word“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”
Read word by wordThen Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.
Read word by wordso that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work
Read word by wordAll the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them.
Read word by wordChoose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.”
Read word by wordSo I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes.
Read word by wordObserve them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
Read word by wordDo not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
Read word by wordIs this how you repay the LORD, O foolish and senseless people? Is He not your Father and Creator? Has He not made you and established you?
Read word by wordHer wisest ladies answer; indeed she keeps telling herself,
Read word by wordNow Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah. Jonadab was a very shrewd man,
Read word by wordSo Joab sent to Tekoa to bring a wise woman from there. He told her, “Please pretend to be a mourner; put on clothes for mourning and do not anoint yourself with oil. Act like a woman who has mourned for the dead a long time.
Read word by wordJoab your servant has done this to bring about this change of affairs, but my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God, to know everything that happens in the land.”
Read word by worda wise woman called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here so that I may speak with him.”
Read word by wordNow therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.”
Read word by wordbehold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.
Read word by wordWhen Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 5.21
You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work—
Read word by wordSend me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 2.6
And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 2.11
So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 2.12
He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 2.13
Then the king consulted the wise men who knew the times, for it was customary for him to confer with the experts in law and justice.
Read word by wordHaman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, you will not prevail against him—for surely you will fall before him.”
Read word by wordHe catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning.
Read word by wordGod is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?
Read word by word“Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?
Read word by wordwhat was declared by wise men and was not concealed from their fathers,
Read word by wordBut come back and try again, all of you. For I will not find a wise man among you.
Read word by word“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.
Read word by wordMen of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:
Read word by wordTherefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.”
Read word by wordFor it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 49.11
Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.
Read word by wordlet the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
Read word by wordby understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
Read word by wordBe not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
Read word by wordThe wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.
Read word by wordDo not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Read word by wordInstruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
Read word by wordThe proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
Read word by wordA wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
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