The meaning of “חׇכְמוֹת”
Understanding chokmôwth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or חַכְמוֹת chakmôwth (khak-moth'); collateral forms of חׇכְמָה wisdom, every wise (woman). - wisdom 1) wisdom
חׇכְמוֹת
or חַכְמוֹת chakmôwth (khak-moth'); collateral forms of חׇכְמָה wisdom, every wise (woman). - wisdom 1) wisdom
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 49:3 | “My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.” Word: חׇכְמוֹת (chokmôwth) | |
| Proverbs 1:20 | “Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:” Word: חׇכְמוֹת (chokmôwth) | |
| Proverbs 9:1 | “Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:” Word: חׇכְמוֹת (chokmôwth) | |
| Proverbs 14:1 | “Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.” Word: חׇכְמוֹת (chokmôwth) | |
| Proverbs 24:7 | “Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.” Word: חׇכְמוֹת (chokmôwth) |
Theological Word Study: Wisdom
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: Wisdom, skill
The Hebrew chokhmah (חָכְמָה) denotes wisdom—practical skill in living righteously. 'The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom' (Proverbs 9:10), grounding all true knowledge in reverence for God.
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Wisdom, insight
The Greek sophia (σοφία) means wisdom or insight—skillful living and right judgment. Christ is 'the wisdom of God' (1 Corinthians 1:24), and God gives wisdom liberally to those who ask (James 1:5).