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עָרַם H6191
H6191 is the Hebrew word עָרַם, transliterated ʻâram and said aw-ram'. The King James Version most often renders it dealeth very.
What it means
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).
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: [idiom] very, beware, take crafty (counsel), be prudent, deal subtilly.
Verses using עָרַם
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
1 Samuel 23:22 · KJV
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.
Psalm 83:3 · KJV
They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.
Proverbs 19:25 · KJV
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Common questions
What does Strong's H6191 mean?
H6191 is the Hebrew word עָרַם (ʻâram), meaning 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).
How is H6191 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it dealeth very (1 time), subtilly (1 time), taken crafty (1 time), beware (1 time).
How many times does H6191 appear in the Bible?
עָרַם (ʻâram) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6191 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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