Lexical Summary chokmoth: Wisdoms Original Word: חָכְמוֹת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wisdom, every wise woman Or chakmowth {khak-moth'}; collateral forms of chokmah; wisdom -- wisdom, every wise (woman). see HEBREW chokmah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as chokmah, q.v. Topical Lexicon Overview חָכְמוֹת (chokmoth) is the feminine plural form of the Hebrew noun for “wisdom,” appearing five times in the Old Testament. While grammatically plural, it often functions collectively, emphasizing the fullness, diversity, and manifold expressions of God-given skill for righteous living. The word is concentrated in Israel’s Wisdom Literature, where it shapes both personal piety and communal ethics. Occurrences and Literary Setting 1. Psalm 49:3 introduces the term in the Psalter: “My mouth will speak wisdoms”. Here the psalmist frames his instruction as a sacred trust that transcends human opinion, grounding it in divine revelation. Personification in Proverbs Proverbs employs chokmoth as a literary figure—Lady Wisdom—standing at the gates, on the heights, and within her seven-pillared house (Proverbs 9:1). She is portrayed as: The plural “wisdoms” intensifies her sufficiency; where sin presents many counterfeit paths, Wisdom offers a breadth of life-giving counsel. Theological Themes 1. Fear of the Lord. All wisdoms flow from reverent submission to God (Proverbs 1:7), binding ethics to theology. Christological Fulfillment The New Testament echoes chokmoth in presenting Jesus Christ as “the power of God and the wisdom of God” (1 Corinthians 1:24). As Lady Wisdom invites the simple to her banquet, so Christ calls all to the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:9). The plurality of wisdoms finds its unity and culmination in Him, “in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:3). Practical Ministry Significance • Preaching and Teaching: Chokmoth validates the proclamation of Scripture as not merely informative but transformative—addressing marketplace, home, and court. Applications for Today 1. Cultivate a listening posture; wisdom “calls aloud.” Regular Scripture intake positions believers to receive her diverse counsel. Conclusion חָכְמוֹת gathers the many strands of divine insight into a single tapestry, revealing God’s comprehensive design for flourishing. Received in humility and expressed in love, these “wisdoms” guide God’s people from the street to the sanctuary, from the home to the city gate, and ultimately into the eternal fellowship of the Wise King. Forms and Transliterations חַכְמ֣וֹת חָ֭כְמוֹת חָכְמ֑וֹת חכמות chacheMot chachMot ḥā·ḵə·mō·wṯ ḥaḵ·mō·wṯ ḥāḵəmōwṯ ḥaḵmōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 49:3 HEB: פִּ֭י יְדַבֵּ֣ר חָכְמ֑וֹת וְהָג֖וּת לִבִּ֣י KJV: shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation INT: my mouth will speak of wisdom and the meditation of my heart Proverbs 1:20 Proverbs 9:1 Proverbs 14:1 Proverbs 24:7 5 Occurrences |
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