לַ/חֲכַם
𐤋/𐤇𐤊𐤌
châkâm
to 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.
Proverbs 16:21 · Word #1
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 HR/Aamsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to the wise |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2450-15
to the wise man
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ל + adjective, masculine singular, construct form (used substantivally). |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective חָכָם denotes a masculine singular person characterized by wisdom or skill. The prefixed ל marks direction or relation, yielding "to the wise man," preserving both gender and number. |
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