Strong's Lexicon chokmoth: Wisdoms Original Word: חָכְמוֹת Word Origin: Derived from the root חָכְמָה (chokmah), meaning "wisdom." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4678 (σοφία, sophia) – Often used in the New Testament to denote wisdom, particularly divine wisdom. Usage: The term "chokmoth" is the plural form of "chokmah," which is often translated as "wisdom" in English. In the Hebrew Bible, "chokmoth" refers to the various aspects or manifestations of wisdom. It encompasses not only intellectual knowledge but also practical skills, moral insight, and the ability to make sound judgments. The plural form suggests a fullness or completeness of wisdom, indicating its multifaceted nature. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, wisdom was highly valued and considered a divine gift. It was associated with the ability to live a righteous and successful life. Wisdom literature, such as the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job, reflects the importance of wisdom in guiding ethical behavior and understanding the world. Wisdom was personified as a woman in Proverbs, calling people to follow her ways for a life of blessing and righteousness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as chokmah, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wisdom, every wise woman Or chakmowth {khak-moth'}; collateral forms of chokmah; wisdom -- wisdom, every wise (woman). see HEBREW chokmah 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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