חָכָם

Strong’s Definition

wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)

Etymology & Derivation

from H2449 (חָכַם);

KJV Usage

cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man).

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.wise, wise (man)
• 2.skilful (in technical work)
• 3.wise (in administration)
• 4.shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle
• 5.learned, shrewd (class of men)
• 6.prudent
• 7.wise (ethically and religiously)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: châkâm; Pronunciation: khaw-kawm'