חֲכָמִ֥ים
𐤇𐤊𐤌𐤉𐤌
châkâm
the 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.
Isaiah 19:11 · Word #15
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 HAampa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the wise |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2450-07
wise men
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural, absolute state; used substantivally to denote persons marked by wisdom. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective חָכָם in the masculine plural absolute form denotes men characterized by wisdom or skill. "Wise men" preserves both the masculine plural morphology and the root sense of possessing practical, discerning wisdom. |
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