The meaning of “עָרַם”
Understanding ʻâram reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] very, beware, take crafty (counsel), be prudent, deal subtilly. - properly, to be (or make) bare - but used only...
עָרַם
[idiom] very, beware, take crafty (counsel), be prudent, deal subtilly. - properly, to be (or make) bare - but used only in the derivative sense (through the idea perhaps of smoothness) to be cunning (usually in a bad sense) 1) to be subtle, be shrewd, be crafty, beware, take crafty counsel, be prudent 1a) (Qal) to be crafty, be subtle 1b) (Hiphil) to be crafty, be or become shrewd
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 23:22 | “Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there: for it is told me that he dealeth very subtilly.” Word: עָרַם (ʻâram) | |
| Psalms 83:3 | “They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.” Word: עָרַם (ʻâram) | |
| Proverbs 15:5 | “A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.” Word: עָרַם (ʻâram) | |
| Proverbs 19:25 | “Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.” Word: עָרַם (ʻâram) |
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