וְ/חָכָ֖ם
𐤅/𐤇𐤊𐤌
châkâm
and wise
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.
Genesis 41:39 · Word #14
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 HC/Aamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and wise |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2450-22
and a wise one
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + adjective, masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective חָכָם denotes one characterized by wisdom or skill. Rendered as "a wise one" to reflect the masculine singular adjective used substantivally, with the prefixed conjunction וְ preserved as "and." |
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