לַֽ֭/חָכְמָה

𐤋/𐤇𐤊𐤌𐤄

chokmâh

to wisdom

Cognitive and experiential capacity encompassing understanding, discernment, practical skill, and moral insight; the ability to apply knowledge effectively in decision-making, craft, leadership, religious observance, and everyday life. In biblical usage, denotes not only intellectual acumen but also skillfulness in crafts, governance, or ethical living, often linked with an aptitude for navigating complex situations or adhering to social and divine order.

H2451

Proverbs 7:4 · Word #2

Lexicon H2451

Lemmaחׇכְמָה
Lemma (Paleo)𐤇𐤊𐤌𐤄
Transliterationchokmâh
Strong'sH2451
DefinitionCognitive and experiential capacity encompassing understanding, discernment, practical skill, and moral insight; the ability to apply knowledge effectively in decision-making, craft, leadership, religious observance, and everyday life. In biblical usage, denotes not only intellectual acumen but also skillfulness in crafts, governance, or ethical living, often linked with an aptitude for navigating complex situations or adhering to social and divine order.

Morphology HRd/Ncfsa All morphology codes

Part of Speech N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea
Subtype c — Common — Common noun
Gender f — Feminine — Feminine
Number s — Singular — Singular
State a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

Common Translation

Phraseto wisdom

SIBI-P1 Translation H2451-17

to the wisdom

Morphological NotesPreposition ל with definite article + feminine singular absolute noun.
Rendering RationaleThe noun חָכְמָה is a feminine singular abstract meaning wisdom or skill derived from the root חכם. The prefixed ל with definite article yields "to the wisdom," preserving both the prepositional prefix and the definiteness of the form.

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