חׇכְמָה

Strong’s Definition

wisdom (in a good sense)

Etymology & Derivation

from H2449 (חָכַם);

KJV Usage

skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.

Detailed Definition

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

• 1.wisdom
• 2.skill (in war)
• 3.wisdom (in administration)
• 4.shrewdness, wisdom
• 5.wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs)
• 6.wisdom (ethical and religious)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: chokmâh; Pronunciation: khok-maw'