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חׇכְמָה H2451
H2451 is the Hebrew word חׇכְמָה, transliterated chokmâh and said khok-maw'. The King James Version most often renders it wisdom.
What it means
wisdom (in a good sense).
Where it comes from
from H2449 (חָכַם).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 135 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.
Verses using חׇכְמָה
The first 40 of 129 verses, quoted in full.
Exodus 28:3 · KJV
And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.
Exodus 31:3 · KJV
And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
Exodus 31:6 · KJV
And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;
Exodus 35:26 · KJV
And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun goats’ hair.
Exodus 35:31 · KJV
And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;
Exodus 35:35 · KJV
Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work.
Exodus 36:1 · KJV
Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.
Exodus 36:2 · KJV
And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:
Deuteronomy 4:6 · KJV
Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
Deuteronomy 34:9 · KJV
And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.
2 Samuel 14:20 · KJV
To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.
2 Samuel 20:22 · KJV
Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast it out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king.
1 Kings 2:6 · KJV
Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.
1 Kings 3:28 · KJV
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.
1 Kings 4:29 · KJV
And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
1 Kings 4:30 · KJV
And Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.
1 Kings 4:34 · KJV
And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.
1 Kings 5:12 · KJV
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.
1 Kings 7:14 · KJV
He was a widow’s son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work.
1 Kings 10:4 · KJV
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon’s wisdom, and the house that he had built,
1 Kings 10:6 · KJV
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom.
1 Kings 10:7 · KJV
Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard.
1 Kings 10:8 · KJV
Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom.
1 Kings 10:23 · KJV
So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.
1 Kings 10:24 · KJV
And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
1 Kings 11:41 · KJV
And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon?
1 Chronicles 28:21 · KJV
And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.
2 Chronicles 1:10 · KJV
Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?
2 Chronicles 1:11 · KJV
And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:
2 Chronicles 1:12 · KJV
Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.
2 Chronicles 9:3 · KJV
And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
2 Chronicles 9:5 · KJV
And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom:
2 Chronicles 9:6 · KJV
Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard.
2 Chronicles 9:7 · KJV
Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom.
2 Chronicles 9:22 · KJV
And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
2 Chronicles 9:23 · KJV
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
Job 11:6 · KJV
And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
Job 12:2 · KJV
No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.
Job 12:12 · KJV
With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
Job 12:13 · KJV
With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2451 mean?
H2451 is the Hebrew word חׇכְמָה (chokmâh), meaning wisdom (in a good sense).
How is H2451 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it wisdom (124 times), up in wisdom (1 time), according to the wisdom (1 time), therefore according to thy wisdom (1 time), skilful man (1 time), among others.
How many times does H2451 appear in the Bible?
חׇכְמָה (chokmâh) is tagged in 129 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2451 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H2449 (חָכַם).
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