חׇכְמָה
chokh.mah (H2451)
wisdom
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# The Hebrew Word for Wisdom (חׇכְמָה) The Hebrew term *chokmah* appears 153 times throughout the Hebrew Bible, establishing it as a significant concept in ancient Israelite thought. The word is straightforwardly defined as "wisdom," indicating it served as the primary linguistic vehicle for discussing this intellectual and moral quality. The substantial frequency of occurrence suggests that wisdom held considerable importance in biblical literature and teaching. However, the lexicon data provided does not include specific usage examples, contextual applications, or distinctions between different types of wisdom that might appear in the biblical text. Without access to representative passages or semantic range information, we cannot determine whether *chokmah* consistently refers to abstract philosophical wisdom, practical skill and discernment, or divine insight—or how these meanings may have shifted across different biblical texts and periods. To understand the full scope of how ancient Hebrew speakers and writers deployed this word, one would need to examine the actual occurrences and their specific contexts.
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You shall speak to all who are wise-hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they make Aaron’s garments to sanctify him, that he may minister to me in the priest’s office.
I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all kinds of workmanship,
Behold, I myself have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of all who are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded you:
All the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun the goats’ hair.
He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of workmanship;
He has filled them with wisdom of heart to work all kinds of workmanship, of the engraver, of the skillful workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of those who do any workmanship, and of those who make skillful works.
“Bezalel and Oholiab shall work with every wise-hearted man, in whom Yahweh has put wisdom and understanding to know how to do all the work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that Yahweh has commanded.”
Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab, and every wise-hearted man, in whose heart Yahweh had put wisdom, even everyone whose heart stirred him up to come to the work to do it.
Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who shall hear all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. The children of Israel listened to him, and did as Yahweh commanded Moses.
Your servant Joab has done this thing to change the face of the matter. My lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.”
Then the woman went to all the people in her wisdom. They cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. He blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, every man to his tent. Then Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.
Do therefore according to your wisdom, and don’t let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.
All Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king; for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.
God gave Solomon abundant wisdom and understanding, and very great understanding, even as the sand that is on the seashore.
Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.
People of all nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, sent by all kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.
Yahweh gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty together.
He was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze; and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill, to work all works in bronze. He came to king Solomon, and performed all his work.
When the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
She said to the king, “It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts, and of your wisdom.
However I didn’t believe the words until I came and my eyes had seen it. Behold, not even half was told me! Your wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame which I heard.
Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you, who hear your wisdom.
So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.
All the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, aren’t they written in the book of the acts of Solomon?
Behold, there are the divisions of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of God’s house. Every willing man who has skill, for any kind of service, shall be with you in all kinds of work. Also the captains and all the people will be entirely at your command.”
Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this great people of yours?”
God said to Solomon, “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, nor yet have you asked for long life; but have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king,
therefore wisdom and knowledge is granted to you. I will give you riches, wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had who have been before you had, and none after you will have.”
When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
She said to the king, “It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts and of your wisdom.
However I didn’t believe their words until I came, and my eyes had seen it; and behold half of the greatness of your wisdom wasn’t told me. You exceed the fame that I heard!
Happy are your men, and happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you, and hear your wisdom.
So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Isn’t their tent cord plucked up within them? They die, and that without wisdom.’
that he would show you the secrets of wisdom! For true wisdom has two sides. Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.
“With God is wisdom and might. He has counsel and understanding.
Oh that you would be completely silent! Then you would be wise.
Have you heard the secret counsel of God? Do you limit wisdom to yourself?
How have you counseled him who has no wisdom, and plentifully declared sound knowledge!
“But where will wisdom be found? Where is the place of understanding?
No mention will be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Where then does wisdom come from? Where is the place of understanding?
To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’ ”
Beware lest you say, ‘We have found wisdom. God may refute him, not man;’
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