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חׇכְמָה

chokh.mahH2451

wisdom

Used 153 times in the tagged text.

What it means

  • wisdom
Full dictionary entry (technical)
  • 1) wisdom
  • 1a) skill (in war)
  • 1b) wisdom (in administration)
  • 1c) shrewdness, wisdom
  • 1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs)
  • 1e) wisdom (ethical and religious)

Same idea, other words · Wisdom and knowing

To know in the Bible is more than to possess information: it is to be in relationship. Wisdom is skill for living in God's world.

Where it appears

  • Exodus8
  • Deuteronomy2
  • 2 Samuel2
  • 1 Kings17
  • 1 Chronicles1
  • 2 Chronicles9
  • Job18
  • Psalms7
  • Proverbs42
  • Ecclesiastes28
  • Isaiah5
  • Jeremiah6
  • Ezekiel5
  • Daniel3

Every use · 1–50 of 153 · BSB

  1. Exodus 28:3חָכְמָ֑הwisdom

    You 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.

  2. Exodus 31:3בְּחָכְמָ֛הwith skill

    And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,

  3. Exodus 31:6חָכְמָ֑הskill

    Moreover, 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:

  4. Exodus 35:26בְּחָכְמָ֑הwith skill

    And all the skilled women whose hearts were stirred spun the goat hair.

  5. Exodus 35:31בְּחָכְמָ֛הwith skill

    And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,

  6. Exodus 35:35חָכְמַת־wisdom of

    He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and as weavers—as artistic designers of every kind of craft.

  7. Exodus 36:1חָכְמָ֤הskill

    “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.”

  8. Exodus 36:2חָכְמָ֖הskill

    Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.

  9. Deuteronomy 4:6חָכְמַתְכֶם֙[will be] wisdom your

    Observe 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.”

  10. Deuteronomy 34:9חָכְמָ֔הwisdom

    Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.

  11. 2 Samuel 14:20כְּחָכְמַת֙like [the] wisdom of

    Joab 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.”

  12. 2 Samuel 20:22בְּחָכְמָתָ֗הּwith wisdom her

    Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.

  13. 1 Kings 2:6כְּחָכְמָתֶ֑ךָaccording to wisdom your

    So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.

  14. 1 Kings 3:28חָכְמַ֧ת[the] wisdom of

    When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

  15. 1 Kings 4:29חָכְמָ֧הwisdom

    And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.

  16. 1 Kings 4:30חָכְמַ֣ת[the] wisdom of

    Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.

  17. 1 Kings 4:30מֵֽחָכְמַ֖תmore than [the] wisdom of

    Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.

  18. 1 Kings 4:30חָכְמַ֥ת[the] wisdom of

    Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.

  19. 1 Kings 4:34חָכְמַ֣ת[the] wisdom of

    So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.

  20. 1 Kings 4:34חָכְמָתֽוֹ סwisdom his

    So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.

  21. 1 Kings 5:12חָכְמָה֙wisdom

    And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

  22. 1 Kings 7:14הַחָכְמָ֤הthe wisdom

    He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.

  23. 1 Kings 10:4חָכְמַ֣ת[the] wisdom of

    When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,

  24. 1 Kings 10:6חָכְמָתֶֽךָwisdom your

    She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.

  25. 1 Kings 10:7חָכְמָה֙wisdom

    But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard.

  26. 1 Kings 10:8חָכְמָתֶֽךָwisdom your

    How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!

  27. 1 Kings 10:23וּלְחָכְמָֽהand to wisdom

    So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

  28. 1 Kings 10:24חָכְמָת֔וֹwisdom his

    The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

  29. 1 Kings 11:41וְחָכְמָת֑וֹand wisdom his

    As for the rest of the acts of Solomon—all that he did, as well as his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon?

  30. 1 Chronicles 28:21בַּֽחָכְמָה֙with <the> skill

    The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”

  31. 2 Chronicles 1:10חָכְמָ֤הwisdom

    Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

  32. 2 Chronicles 1:11חָכְמָ֣הwisdom

    God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or glory for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king—

  33. 2 Chronicles 1:12הַֽחָכְמָ֥הthe wisdom

    therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”

  34. 2 Chronicles 9:3חָכְמַ֣ת[the] wisdom of

    When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,

  35. 2 Chronicles 9:5חָכְמָתֶֽךָwisdom your

    She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.

  36. 2 Chronicles 9:6חָכְמָתֶ֑ךָwisdom your

    But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard.

  37. 2 Chronicles 9:7חָכְמָתֶֽךָwisdom your

    How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!

  38. 2 Chronicles 9:22וְחָכְמָֽהand wisdom

    So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

  39. 2 Chronicles 9:23חָכְמָת֔וֹwisdom his

    All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

  40. Job 4:21בְחָכְמָֽהwith wisdom

    Are not their tent cords pulled up, so that they die without wisdom?’

  41. Job 11:6חָכְמָה֮wisdom

    and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know then that God exacts from you less than your iniquity deserves.

  42. Job 12:2חָכְמָֽהwisdom

    “Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die!

  43. Job 12:12חָכְמָ֑הwisdom

    Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.

  44. Job 12:13חָכְמָ֣הwisdom

    Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.

  45. Job 13:5לְחָכְמָֽה<into> wisdom

    If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!

  46. Job 15:8חָכְמָֽהwisdom

    Do you listen in on the council of God or limit wisdom to yourself?

  47. Job 26:3חָכְמָ֑הwisdom

    How you have counseled the unwise and provided fully sound insight!

  48. Job 28:12וְֽ֭הַחָכְמָהand <the> wisdom

    But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell?

  49. Job 28:18חָ֝כְמָ֗הwisdom

    Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.

  50. Job 28:20וְֽ֭הַחָכְמָהand <the> wisdom

    From where then does wisdom come, and where does understanding dwell?

Text, tags and lexicon: STEPBible.org (Tyndale House), CC BY 4.0.