וַ֝/חֲכָמִ֗ים
𐤅/𐤇𐤊𐤌𐤉𐤌
châkâm
but wise men
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 29:8 · Word #5
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/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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | but wise men |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2450-21
wise men
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural, absolute state; used substantivally to denote men characterized by wisdom or skill. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective חָכָם derives directly from the root חכם ('to be wise, to act wisely') and here appears in the masculine plural absolute, functioning substantivally. "Wise men" preserves both the root sense of embodied wisdom/skill and the masculine plural morphology. |
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