וְ֝/חָכָ֗ם
𐤅/𐤇𐤊𐤌
vechakham
but wise
from חָכַם; wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful); cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man).
Proverbs 29:11 · Word #5
Lexicon H2450
| Lemma | חָכָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤊𐤌 |
| Transliteration | châkâm |
| Strong's | H2450 |
| In-context | but wise |
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 |
SIBI-P1 H2450-20
and a wise man
| Root | חכם (ḥ-k-m) |
| Core Meanings | wisdom, skill, expertise, practical discernment, cultivated understanding |
| Semantic Range | wise, skillful, experienced, discerning, shrewd, technically proficient (e.g., craftsmen), morally and spiritually perceptive |
| Conceptual Significance | In the Hebrew Bible, חָכָם denotes more than intellect; it reflects covenantal discernment, practical skill, and moral insight grounded in the fear of יהוה. The wise man embodies lived understanding—whether in governance, craftsmanship, or righteous living—making wisdom a central virtue in Israel’s worldview. |
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + adjective חָכָם; masculine singular absolute (HC/Aamsa). Used adjectivally or substantively to describe a single male characterized by wisdom. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective חָכָם is masculine singular absolute, here joined with the conjunction וְ (“and”). Rendering it as “a wise man” preserves the masculine singular form and reflects the Hebrew adjective’s frequent substantive use for a man characterized by wisdom or skill. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root חכם (wisdom, skill, expertise, practical discernment, cultivated understanding)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H2451-01 |
bachakhemah | in the wisdom |
H2451-02 |
bechakhemah | in wisdom |
H2451-03 |
bechakhematah | in her skillful wisdom |
Word Usage (137 occurrences of H2450)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:8 | חֲכָמֶ֑י/הָ | chakhameyha | the wise men |
| Genesis 41:33 | וְ/חָכָ֑ם | vechakham | and wise |
| Genesis 41:39 | וְ/חָכָ֖ם | vechakham | and wise |