Strongs Number: H2449
| Hebrew Word: | חָכַם |
| Transliteration: | châkam |
| Phonetic: | khaw-kam' |
| Part of Speech: | Verb |
| Strongs Definition: | A primitive {root} to be wise (in {mind} word or act) |
| BDB Definition: |
1. to be wise a. (Qal) to be or become wise, act wisely b. (Piel) to make wise, teach wisdom, instruct c. (Pual) to be made wise d. (Hiphil) to make wise e. (Hithpael) to show oneself wise, deceive, show one's wisdom |
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| Bible Usage: | X-(idiom) {exceeding} teach {wisdom} be (make {self} shew self) {wise} deal (never so) {wisely} make wiser. |