וַ֝/חֲכָמִ֗ים
𐤅/𐤇𐤊𐤌𐤉𐤌
vachakhamim
but wise men
from חָכַם; wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful); cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man).
Proverbs 29:8 · Word #5
Lexicon H2450
| Lemma | חָכָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤊𐤌 |
| Transliteration | châkâm |
| Strong's | H2450 |
| In-context | but wise men |
Morphology HC/Aampa
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 |
SIBI-P1 H2450-18
but wise men
| Root | חכם (ḥ-k-m) |
| Core Meanings | wisdom, skill, discernment, shrewdness, practical intelligence |
| Semantic Range | wise, skillful, discerning, experienced, shrewd, learned, technically proficient |
| Conceptual Significance | In the Hebrew Bible, the חכם represents one who lives in reverent alignment with יהוה’s order, combining moral discernment with practical skill. Wisdom is both ethical and functional, encompassing covenant faithfulness, leadership insight, and craftsmanship. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural absolute (Aampa), used substantivally; prefixed with waw conjunction. No definite article; refers generically to wise men. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective חֲכָמִים is masculine plural absolute and functions substantivally, referring to "wise men." The prefixed conjunction וַ conveys a connective sense ("and" or "but"), here rendered "but" in keeping with the common adversative use. "Wise" preserves the root idea of cultivated skill and discernment inherent in חכם. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root חכם (wisdom, skill, discernment, shrewdness, practical intelligence)
| 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 |