Quick Definition
wise
Strong's Definition
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
Derivation: from H2449 (חָכַם);
KJV Usage: cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man).
TWOT Reference: 647b
Outline of Biblical Usage
1) wise, wise (man)
1a) skilful (in technical work)
1b) wise (in administration)
1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle
1d) learned, shrewd (class of men)
1e) prudent
1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
Septuagint (LXX) Greek Equivalents
This Hebrew word is translated by the following Greek words in the Septuagint:
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon
1) wise, wise (man)
1a) skilful (in technical work)
1b) wise (in administration)
1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle
1d) learned, shrewd (class of men)
1e) prudent
1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
חָכָם
châkâm
BDB Definition:
1) wise, wise (man)
1a) skilful (in technical work)
1b) wise (in administration)
1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle
1d) learned, shrewd (class of men)
1e) prudent
1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
Part of Speech: adjective
A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: from H2449
Same Word by TWOT Number: 647b
Total KJV Occurrences: 139