לְ/חַכִּימֵ֤י
𐤋/𐤇𐤊𐤉𐤌𐤉
chakkîym
the-wise-men-of
Wise; one who is skilled, learned, or possesses wisdom, often referring to those recognized for their expertise, discernment, or mastery of specialized knowledge. In Aramaic contexts, especially in Daniel and related literature, it can indicate those considered 'wise men'—counselors or specialists in interpretation, such as court sages, dream interpreters, or practitioners of various scholarly or esoteric arts. The term is not necessarily limited to moral or ethical wisdom, but broadly encompasses technical and intellectual skill as well.
Daniel 2:24 · Word #18
Lexicon H2445
| Lemma | חַכִּים |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤊𐤉𐤌 |
| Transliteration | chakkîym |
| Strong's | H2445 |
| Definition | Wise; one who is skilled, learned, or possesses wisdom, often referring to those recognized for their expertise, discernment, or mastery of specialized knowledge. In Aramaic contexts, especially in Daniel and related literature, it can indicate those considered 'wise men'—counselors or specialists in interpretation, such as court sages, dream interpreters, or practitioners of various scholarly or esoteric arts. The term is not necessarily limited to moral or ethical wisdom, but broadly encompasses technical and intellectual skill as well. |
Morphology ATo/Ncmpc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the-wise-men-of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2445-04
to skilled wise-men of
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic noun, masculine plural construct (חַכִּימֵי) with prefixed preposition לְ; from root חכם. |
| Rendering Rationale | The root חכם denotes wisdom and skilled understanding. The form is masculine plural construct with prefixed לְ (“to/for”), so it is rendered as “to skilled wise-men of,” preserving plurality, masculine gender, and construct linkage. |
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