חֲכָמָ֜י/ו
𐤇𐤊𐤌𐤉/𐤅
châkâm
his wise men
Possessing wisdom, skill, or discernment; describes a person marked by practical knowledge, insight, prudence, or expertise. Used for those knowledgeable in ethical living, technically proficient artisans, and political or administrative advisors. In some contexts, emphasizes moral and experiential wisdom rather than merely theoretical knowledge.
Esther 6:13 · Word #13
Lexicon H2450
| Lemma | חָכָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤊𐤌 |
| Transliteration | châkâm |
| Strong's | H2450 |
| Definition | Possessing wisdom, skill, or discernment; describes a person marked by practical knowledge, insight, prudence, or expertise. Used for those knowledgeable in ethical living, technically proficient artisans, and political or administrative advisors. In some contexts, emphasizes moral and experiential wisdom rather than merely theoretical knowledge. |
Morphology HAampc/Sp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | his wise men |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2450-04
his wise men
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural construct + 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective from חכם denotes those characterized by wisdom or skill. The masculine plural construct with a 3ms suffix is rendered "his wise men," preserving both the masculine plural form and the possessive "his." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
his wise men
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 rendering is accurate and contextually correct for the group of counselors/advisors. |