Job 12:13

With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
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עִ֭מּ וֹ
עִ֭מּ
Preposition with, from, against, unto, by, …
וֹ
Suffix — pronoun his / him / it
Dictionary form: עִם · im

Preposition

In the KJV here: with
with ×495 and with ×49 with thee ×37 with him ×33 from ×31 against ×29 unto ×28 by ×16
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with — Default choice; marks accompaniment or association.
alongside — Emphasizes proximity or side-by-side relationship.
together with — Stresses joint participation or inclusion.
among — Use when referencing a group or collective setting.
against — Use when the context implies opposition or conflict.
in the company of — More formal; highlights personal presence or fellowship.

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עִם preposition with (Aramaic עִם, , Sabean עם DHMEpigr. Denkm. 12 HomChrest. 51; compare Arabic (but see PrätBAS. i. 26)), suffix עִמִּי46 and עִמָּדִי45 (probably akin to Arabic side, beside: compare √ ענד), without difference of meaning (עמי in Pentateuch Gen 31:31; Gen 39:7; Gen 39:12; Gen 39:14; Exod 33:12; Lev 26:21; Lev 26:23; Lev 26:27; Lev 26:40 [H] Num 22:19 Joshua-Kings 13 t.; Ps 42:9; Ps 86:17; Job 10:17; Ruth 1:11; Esth 7:8 in Dan 7 t.; Ezra, Nehemiah, Chronicles 11 t.: עמדי in Pentateuch Genesis [J E] 14 t., Exod 17:2; Lev 25:23; Deut 5:28; Deut 32:34; Deut 32:39 Judges Samuel 7 t.; Ps 23:4; Ps 50:11; Ps 55:19; Ps 101:6; Job 14 t., Ruth 1:8); עִמְּךָ, עִמְּכָה 1Sam 1:26, עִמָּ֑ךְ; עִמּוֺ, עִמָּהּ; עִמָּ֫נוּ; עִמָּכֶם; עִמָּם27 (Gen 18:16, etc.: Genesis-Kings 20 t.; Neh 13:25 not Ezra, Chronicles), and עִמָּהֶם23 (chiefly late: Num 22:12; Deut 29:16 (24 עמם), Jonah 1:3; Job 1:4, and 19 t. Nehemiah Ezra Chronicles): —

1. of fellowship and companionship (Latin cum), as Gen 13:1 ולוט עמו and Lot with him, Gen 18:16; Gen 19:30; Gen 24:54 הוא והאנשׁים אשׁר עמו, וכל ישׂראל עמו Josh 7:24 al.; + often peculiar to Chronicles, Ezra are clauses introduced by ועמהם ֗֗֗ 1Chr 12:34; 1Chr 13:2; 1Chr 15:8 +, Ezra 8:13; Ezra 8:14 (Aramaic Ezra 5:2) +; so ועמו ֗֗֗ 1Chr 12:28; 2Chr 17:14-18; 2Chr 26:17; Ezra 8:3-12; Ezra 8:33. Coupling substantives, together with, chiefly in poetry: Deut 12:23 לא תאכל הנפשׁ עם הבשׂר, Josh 11:21; Judg 16:3; Eccl 7:11; 2Sam 1:24 שָׁנִי עִם עֲדָנִים, Deut 32:14 עִם חֵלֶב כרים, vDeut 32:14 vDeut 32:24 vDeut 32:25; Amos 4:10; Isa 25:11; Isa 34:7; Jer 6:11; Jer 51:40; Nah 3:12; Ps 66:15 אעשׂה בקר עם עתודים, Ps 81:3; Ps 83:8; Ps 87:4; Ps 89:14; Ps 104:25 +, Song 1:11; Song 4:13 (twice in verse) כפרים עם נרדים, vSong 4:14 vSong 4:14; Song 5:1 (3 t. in verse). Unusually, Esth 9:25 אמר עם הספר he ordered in conjunction with writing, in a written order. Poetic or late uses: Ps 42:9 ובלילה שִׁירֹה עמי, Ps 89:22 אשׁר יָדִי תִּכּוֺן עמו, vPs 89:25 in Job of the companionship of sufferings or prosperity, Job 6:4 תִצֵּי שַׁדַּי עמדי, Job 17:2 אם לא הֲתֻלִים עמדי, Job 29:6 וְצוּר יָצוּק עִמדי פלגי שׁמן, vJob 29:20 כבודי חָדָשׁ עמדי, 2Chr 14:5 ואין עמו מלחמה, 2Chr 16:19 ישׁ עמך מלחמות, 2Chr 28:10 עִמָּכֶם אֲשָׁמוֺת. Hence, in particular a. of aid, Exod 23:5; Deut 22:4; 1Chr 12:19 especially of God, Gen 21:22 אלהים עמך, Gen 26:3 ואהיה עמך, vGen 26:33; Gen 31:3; Gen 31:5; Exod 3:12; Josh 1:5; Isa 8:10 כי עמנו אל Ps 23:4; Ps 46:8; Ps 46:12; Job 29:5 + often (compare אֵת, Gen 39:2; Gen 39:3; Gen 39:21; Gen 39:23; Isa 43:5 +): so הִתְחַזַּק עם 1Chr 11:10; 2Chr 16:9; Dan 10:21, עָזַר עם 1Chr 12:21, כי גם ידם עם דוד 1Sam 22:17; 2Sam 3:12; 1Chr 4:10 (compare Exod 23:1, and II. אֵת 1 a). With the help of (= Greek σύν), 1Sam 14:45 כי עם אלהים עשׂה היום הזה, Dan 11:39 (rare).
  b. Of actions done jointly with another, as ירשׁ עם inherit with, Gen 21:10, כרת ברית עם Gen 26:28 + often, חָלַק (חִלֵּק) עם to share with Josh 22:8; Isa 53:12 +; compare Deut 10:9 חֵלֶק וְנַחֲלָה עִם אֶחָיו, Deut 18:1.
  c. If the common action be of the nature of a contest or combat, עִם is with in the sense of against: so often with נִלְחַם to fight, נִשְׁפַּט to dispute, נֶאֱבַק to wrestle, רִיב to strive (see these verbs), Gen 26:20; Gen 30:8; Gen 32:29 בּא בְּמִשְׁפָּט עם to enter into judgment with Isa 3:14 +, Job 14:3 (הֵבִיא), עִם ׳רִיב לי Hos 4:1 +; hence, without a verb expressing the idea explicitly, Ps 94:16 מי יקום לי עִם מְרֵעִים in the struggle with evil-doers ? vb Ps 55:19 כי בְרַבִּים היו עמדי for as many are they in combat with me, Job 9:14 אֶבְחֲרָה דְבָרַי עמו in the contest with him, Job 10:17b; Job 16:21 perhaps צָדַק עִם Job 9:2; Job 25:4 (compare 4 b end).
  d. Of dealing with a person, or of the relation in which one stands with, or towards, another: as עשׂה חסד עם to do kindness with Gen 24:12 + often (in 1 person observe that in this phrase עמדי, not עמי, is regul. used, Gen 19:19; Gen 20:13; Gen 40:14; 1Sam 20:14; 2Sam 10:2 [|| 1Chr 19:2 עמי: here only], al.), עשׂה טוב עם Gen 26:29 +, see also Gen 20:9; Gen 31:29; Deut 33:21; Judg 15:3; Job 10:12; Job 13:20; Job 42:8; Ps 86:17 (compare אִתְּכֶם Deut 1:30; Deut 10:21 and Aramaic Dan 3:32), Ps 119:124; Ps 126:2 (1Sam 12:24), Job 33:29 הֵיטִיד עם Gen 32:10; Gen 32:13 +, הֵרַע עִם Gen 31:7 רָצָה עם be well pleased with Ps 50:18; Job 34:9 דִּבֶּר עם to speak with (subject usually God) Exod 19:9 + (see דִּבֶּר 3 e), hence דָּבָר עִם Judg 18:7; Judg 18:28; 2Sam 3:17; 1Kgs 1:7; Job 15:11 דָּבָר לָאַט עמך a word (spoken) gently with thee, compare Job 11:5 ויפתח שׂפתיו עמך; יֵאָמֵן עם 2Chr 1:9: and with adjectives תמים עם perfect with (i.e. toward) Deut 18:13; Ps 18:24, שָׁלֵם עם 1Kgs 8:61 +; compare וְלִבָּם לֹא נָכוֺן עִמּוֺ Ps 78:37, 2Sam 21:4; 2Sam 23:5; 1Kgs 3:6 (עמך), Mic 6:8 הַצְנֵעַ לֶכֶת עִם אֱלֱהָיו, Ps 73:22 toward thee, 1Chr 19:6; Hos 12:1 (?); also הָלַךְ קְרִי עִם Lev 26:21ff. (7 t.), מַמְרִים הֱיִיתֶם עם Deut 9:7; Deut 9:24; Deut 31:27; 2Chr 16:10; 2Chr 26:19; Ps 85:5; Job 10:17 a.
  e. Of a common lot, Gen 18:23 האף תספה צדיק עם רשׁע together with the wicked, vGen 18:25; Job 3:14; Job 3:15; Isa 38:11; Ps 26:9 אל תאסף עם חטּאים נפשׁי, vb Ps 28:3 (twice in verse), Ps 69:29; Job 30:1; 1Chr 24:5 hence like, Ps 73:5 ועם אדם לא יְנֻנָּ֑עוּ with (i.e. like) men (in general), Ps 106:6 חטאנו עם אבותינו, Eccl 2:16 ואיך ימות הֶחָכָם עם הכסיל i.e. like the fool. feminine Of equality or resemblance generally (poetry), Job 9:26 חָֽלְפוּ עִם אֳנִיּוֺת אֵבֶה they pass by with, i.e. as swiftly as, skiffs of reed, Job 37:18 תרקיע עמו שׁחקים i.e. like him, Job 40:15 אשׁר עשׂיתי עמך; so נִמְשַׁל עִם Ps 28:1; Ps 143:7, נֶחְשַׁב עִם Ps 88:5.
  g. Of time, = as long as, Ps 72:5 יִירָאוּךָ עם שׁמשׁ as long as the sun endureth (compare Aramaic Dan 3:33; Dan 4:31 also see Amos. i. 15, 16 cum sole et luna semper Aratus erit); at the time of (?) 2Chr 21:19 (but read perhaps מֵחָלְיוֺ); and with infinitive (late), Ezra 1:11 עִם הֵעָלוֺת הַגּוֺלָה (compare ἅμα τῷ followed by infinitive Judg 3:21; Judg 9:33 also עִם Eccl 40:14).
2. Of a locality, close to, beside: Gen 25:11 וישׁב יצחק עם נאר לחי ראי beside the well of, etc., Gen 35:4 תַּחַת הָאֵלָה אשׁר עם שׁכם (so, after אשׁר, Josh 7:2; Judg 9:6; Judg 18:22; 2Sam 13:23), Josh 19:46 (?), Judg 18:3 הֵמָּה עִם בֵּית מִיכָה (so Judg 19:11; 2Sam 20:8), 1Sam 10:2; 2Sam 6:7 וַיָּ֫מָת ׳שָׁם עִם אֲרוֺן הא, 2Sam 19:38; 2Sam 24:16; 1Kgs 1:9; 1Chr 13:14 by the house of O., in its own house (see Be), 1Chr 21:15 (2Sam 24:16), 2Sam 26:16 (compare אֵת
2.). By a person, Deut 5:28 וְאַתָּה עֲמֹד פֹּה עמדי by me, 1Sam 1:26 הַנִּצֶּבֶת עִמְּכָה +; of one living near another, Exod 22:24; Lev 25:35; Lev 25:36; Lev 25:39; Lev 25:47.
3. Of persons, עִם is specifically
  a. in the house or family or service of (apud, chez): Gen 23:4 גֵּר וְתוֺשָׁב עמך (figurative of ׳י Lev 25:23; Ps 39:13), Gen 27:44; Gen 29:14 וַיֵשֶׁב עִמּוֺ, vGen 29:25 עבדתי עמך I have served with thee (so vGen 29:30, compare Deut 15:16), Gen 31:38; Lev 25:6; Lev 25:40 (twice in verse); Lev 25:50; Lev 25:53; Deut 22:2; Deut 23:17; Judg 17:10; 2Sam 19:34; 1Kgs 11:22 compare 1Sam 2:21 ׳עם י i.e. at his sanctuary.
  b. In the possession of (Latin penes): Gen 24:25 straw, etc., is עִמָּנוּ, Gen 31:32; Deut 17:19 והיתה עמו with him, at his side, Deut 29:16; Job 28:14 וְיָם אָמַר אֵין עִמָּדִי; = stored up with, Deut 32:34 כָּמֻס עִמָּדִי Job 27:13 (but read here probably מֵאֵל; compare Job 20:29); of ethical or mental attributes, 1Sam 25:25 וּנְבָלָה עִמּוֺ, Job 12:13 עִמּוֺ חָנְמָה וּגְבוּרָה, vJob 12:16; Job 25:2; Ps 130:7; 2Chr 19:3; 2Chr 19:7. compare figurative Ps 36:10 כי עמך מְקוֺר חַיִּים.
  c. In the custody or care of, 1Sam 9:23 שִׂים אֹתָהּ עִמָּ֑ךְ; 1Sam 22:23 כִּי מִשְׁמֶרֶת אַתָּה עִמָּדִי: compare Job 17:3 עָרְבֵנִי עִמָּ֑ךְ be surety for me with thyself.
  d. Beside = except, Deut 32:39 אֵין אלהים עִמָּדִי, Ps 73:25 ועמך לא חפצתי בארץ and beside thee I delight not (in aught that is) upon earth (al. in comparison of thee, 1 f), 2Chr 14:10 וְאֵין עִמְּךָ לַעֲזֹר there is none beside thee to help, 2Chr 20:6 perhaps Hos 9:8 (Hi Ke; but very dubious, see Commentaries). compare אֵת 1 b.
  e. With = friendly with, Gen 31:2 כי איננו עמי (synonym vGen 31:5 אֶל towards), 2Kgs 10:15 לְבָבִי עִם לְבָֽבְךָ, Prov 23:7 וְלִבּוֺ בַל עִמָּ֑ךְ.
4. Idiomatic of a thought or purpose present with one: —
  a. ׳עִם לְבַב פ, especially in Deuteronomy and the later Deuteronomic style, Deut 8:5 וְיָדַעְתָּ עִם לְבָבְךָ thou shalt know with thy heart, Deut 15:9 פן יהיה דבר עם לבבך בליעל a wicked thought with thy heart, Josh 14:7 I brought back word כָאשׁר עם לבבי ׳היה עם לְבַב פ, especially of a purpose, 1Kgs 8:17 ויהי עם ׳לבב דוד לִבְנוֺת וגו i.e. it was David's purpose to build, etc., v1Kgs 8:18 v1Kgs 8:18; 1Kgs 10:2 (= 2Chr 6:7; 2Chr 6:8 (twice in verse); 2Chr 9:1), 1Chr 22:7; 1Chr 28:2 (both based on 1Kgs 8:17, etc.), 2Chr 1:11; 2Chr 24:4; 2Chr 29:10 rather differently, to muse or talk with one's heart, Ps 77:7; Eccl 1:16.
  b. עִם alone, = in one's consciousness, whether of knowledge or memory or purpose (compare אֵת 3 b; WAG ii. § 66): Num 14:24 עֵקֶב הָֽיְתָה רוּחַ אַחֶרֶת עִמּוֺ i.e. operating in his mind, 1Kgs 11:11 יען אשׁר היתה זאת עמך, 1Chr 28:12 the pattern of all אשׁר היה בָרוּחַ עמו that was in spirit (i.e. mentally) with him, Ps 50:11 וְזִיז שָׂדַי עִמָּדִי is with me (i.e. is known to me; || ידעתי), probably also Ps 73:23; Ps 139:18 (= in thy thought and care); Job 9:35 לא כן אנכי עמדי not so am I with myself (my consciousness — or conscience — does not tell me that I need dread him), Job 10:13 ידעתי כי זאת עמך i.e. that this was thy purpose (|| אֵלֶּה צָפַנְתָּ בִּלְבָבֶ֑ךָ), Job 15:9 ולא עמנו הוא and is not with us (= in our knowledge; || וְלֹא נֵדָ֑ע), Job 23:10 כי ידע דרך עמדי the way of which I am conscious (De; Ew Di the way attending me, my usual way), vJob 23:14 וְכָהֵנָּה רַבּוֺת עמו i.e. he has many such purposes, Job 27:11 אֲשֶׁד עִם שַׁדָּי לֹא אֲכַחֵד i.e. his purposes or principles of action. Also sometimes in the judgment or estimation of, 1Sam 2:26 טוֺב עִם, 2Sam 6:22 נִכְבַּד עִם, perhaps צָדַק עִם Job 9:2; Job 25:4 (Ges Bu; but Ew as 1 c, Hi De beside, in comparison of).
5. Metaph. together with = in spite of, notwithstanding Neh 5:18 וְעִם זֶה (compare WAG ii. § 57; in Hebrew בְּ is the more usual synonym). — In 1Sam 16:12 אַדְמֹנִי עִם יְפֵה עֵינַיִם (compare 1Sam 17:42 עִם יְפֵה מַרְאֶה), if text correct, יפה must be a neuter substantive, with beauty of eyes; but read probably (Gr Bu) עֶלֶם a youth (1Sam 17:56; 1Sam 20:22) for עם (see HPS; CheExpos. T. x. 521 אַדְמֹנִי עֶצֶם, compare Lam 4:7). מֵעִם72 from with or beside (= παρὰ with a genitive: compare מֵאֵת): hence
  a. after verbs of departing, taking, removing, etc., Gen 13:14 אַחֲרֵי הִפָּרֶדֿ לוֺט מֵעִמּוֺ, Gen 26:16 לֵךְ מֵעִמָּנוּ, 1Sam 10:2; 1Sam 10:9; 1Sam 14:17 מי הלך מעמנו, 2Sam 1:2; 1Sam 16:14 סרה מעם שׁאול ׳ורוח י, 1Sam 18:12; 2Kgs 2:9 בטרם אֶלָּקַח מעמך; 2Sam 15:28 עַד בּוֺא דָבָר מֵעִמָּכֶם; of heart turning ׳מעם י Deut 29:17; 1Kgs 11:9 after שׁאל to ask, Exod 22:13; Deut 10:12 ׳מה י שֹׁאֵל מֵעִמָּ֑ךְ, 1Sam 1:17; 1Sam 20:28 (Niph`al), Isa 7:11 +; דרשׁ to require, Deut 18:19; Deut 23:22, 1Kgs 14:5 (to inquire); יצא מֵעִם פרעה from (being) with Phoenician Exod 8:8; Exod 8:25; Exod 8:26; Exod 9:33 +: compare 2Sam 3:26; 1Sam 18:13 ויסירהו שׁאול מעמו; and מַעִם פְּנֵי Gen 44:29; Job 1:12. Sq. a word denoting a place, Gen 48:12 וַיּוֺצֵא יוֺסֵָף אֹתָם מֵעִם בִּרְכָּיו, Exod 21:14 מֵעִם מִזְבְּחִי (compare 1Sam 2:33), Judg 9:37 מֵעִם טַבּוּר הארץ, 1Sam 20:34 מֵעִם הַשֻּׁלְחָן; Job 28:4 מֵעִם גָּר away from, far from (si vera lectio).
  b. Gen 24:27 אשׁר לא עזב חסדו מעם אֲדֹנִי (compare with הכרית 1Sam 20:15, הסיר 2Sam 7:15; 1Chr 17:13 (|| 2Sam 7:15 מן), הפיר Ps 89:34); Ruth 4:10 לאֹיִֿכָּרֵת שֵׁם מֵעִם.
  c. From the possession, or custody, of (compare עִם 3 b, c): so with גזל Gen 31:31, ערב to take in pledge Gen 44:32, גנב Exod 22:11, יצא (subject a slave; compare עם 3 a) Lev 25:41; Deut 15:16 (compare with שִׁלַּח חָפְשִׁי Deut 15:12; Deut 15:13; Deut 15:18; Jer 34:14, הִנָּצֵל Deut 23:16), לקח 2Sam 3:15, קנה 2Sam 24:21.
  d. Expressing origination or authorship: 1Sam 20:7 כִּי כָֽלְתָה הָרָעָה מֵעִמּוֺ, v1Sam 20:9 v1Sam 20:33 (compare מֵאֵת Esth 7:17); especially of ׳י (compare מֵאֵת c), Gen 41:32 ׳נָכוֺן הַדָּבָר מֵעִם הא is established from, on the part of, God, 1Kgs 2:33 ׳שׁלום ֗֗֗ מעם י, 1Kgs 12:15 (2Chr 10:15) כִי הָֽיְתָה סִבָּה ׳מעם י, Isa 8:18 signs and portents ׳מעם י, Isa 28:29 יצאה ׳גם זאת מעם י, Isa 29:6; Ps 121:2 ׳עֶזְרִי מעם י Ruth 2:12. And of a judgment proceeding from any one: 2Sam 3:28 ׳נקי מעם י = pronounced guiltness by ׳י, Job 34:33 הֲמֵעִמְּךָ at thy judgment shall he requite ? (compare מִן 2 d end).


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BDB6145 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB6147

עִמָּנוּאֵל proper name, masculine Immanuel (with us is God); — ׳י Isa 7:14 van d. H. Baer; עִמָּנוּ אֵל Gi; — name of child, symbolizing presence of ׳י to deliver his people (on interpret. see Commentaries) — עִמָּנוּ אֵל Isa 8:8; Isa 8:10 is declaration of trust and confidence, with us is God ! (compare Ps 46:8; Ps 46:12); see עִם.


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BDB9776 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9778

עִם22 preposition with (Biblical Hebrew עִם: so ᵑ7 Syriac () and general Aramaic); — suffix עִמִּי Dan 3:32, עִמָּךְ Ezra 7:13, עִמֵהּ Dan 2:22, עִמְּהוֺן Ezra 5:2

1. a. together with, Dan 2:18; Dan 2:43; Dan 7:13 עִםעֲֿנָנֵי שְׁמַיָּא, Ezra 5:2 +; whose dwelling, portion, etc., is with Dan 2:11; Dan 2:22; Dan 4:12; Dan 5:21.
  b. to speak with Dan 6:22, to make war with Dan 7:21 to do with ( = towards) Dan 3:32 דִּי עֲבַד עִמִּי (compare Ps 86:17), compare Ezra 6:8 שַׁוִּי עִם to make like to Dan 6:21.
2. of time, Dan 3:33 = Dan 4:31 עִםדָּֿר וְדָר (co-exists) with all generations (compare Biblical Hebrew 1 g); Dan 7:2 עִםלֵֿילְיָא during the night.

with, from, against, unto, by, …
ʿim
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then usually unrepresented in English)
  • with
    • with
    • "against"toward"as long as"beside, except"in spite of

חָכְמָ֣ה
חָכְמָ֣ה
Root word wisdom, wisely, wits, man
Dictionary form: חׇכְמָה · hoke-MAW

Noun — Common, feminine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: him is wisdom
wisdom ×60 of wisdom ×14 the wisdom ×6 in wisdom ×5 is wisdom ×5 thy wisdom ×5 and wisdom ×4 by his wisdom ×3
More options
wisdom — Modernized KJV standard; broadly suitable in most contexts.
understanding — Emphasizes cognitive grasp; good for practical knowledge contexts.
insight — Highlights perceptiveness; fits prophetic or reflective passages.
discernment — Stresses judging rightly; suits legal or ethical settings.
skill — Better when חׇכְמָה refers to expert craftsmanship or ability.
shrewdness — Use sparingly for cunning, practical street-wise wisdom.

BDB2736 H2451 H2454

BDB2735 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB2737

חָכְמה noun feminine wisdom, ׳ח Exod 28:3 + 106 t.; construct חָכְמַת Exod 35:35 + 15 t.; suffix חָכְמָתִי Eccl 2:9, etc. + 25 t. suffix; plural abstract emphatic חָכְמוֺת Ps 49:4; Prov 1:20; Prov 9:1; Prov 24:7 חַכְמוֺת Prov 14:1 (in correctly pointed as adjective construct f.; read חָכְמוֺת De); —

1. skill in war Isa 10:13 in technical work Exod 28:3; Exod 31:3; Exod 31:6; Exod 35:26; Exod 35:31; Exod 35:35; Exod 36:1; Exod 36:2 (P), compare 1Kgs 7:14; 1Chr 28:21 of sailors Ps 107:27.
2. wisdom, in administration Deut 34:9; Isa 29:14; Jer 49:7 (twice in verse); 2Sam 14:20 of prince of Tyre Ezek 28:4; Ezek 28:5; Ezek 28:7; Ezek 28:12; Ezek 29:12; Ezek 29:17 Solomon's wisdom included this with other forms of cleverness and shrewdness 1Kgs 2:6; 1Kgs 3:28; 1Kgs 5:9; 1Kgs 5:10; 1Kgs 5:14 (twice in verse); 1Kgs 5:26; 1Kgs 10:4; 1Kgs 10:6; 1Kgs 10:7; 1Kgs 10:8; 1Kgs 10:23; 1Kgs 10:24 = 2Chr 9:3; 2Chr 9:5; 2Chr 9:6; 2Chr 9:7; 2Chr 9:22; 2Chr 1:10; 2Chr 1:11; 2Chr 1:12 the Messiah is to have רוּחַ חָכְמָה וּבִינָה Isa 11:2.
3. shrewdness, wisdom, 2Sam 20:22; 1Kgs 5:10 (twice in verse); Jer 9:22 withheld by God from the ostrich Job 39:17 of magicians and prophets Isa 47:10; Dan 1:4; Dan 1:17; Dan 1:20.
4. wisdom, prudence in religious affairs Deut 4:6; Ps 37:30; Ps 51:8; Ps 90:12; Prov 10:31; Isa 33:6; Jer 8:9
5. wisdom, ethical and religious:
  a. of God, as a divine attribute or energy; his wisdom is in the skies Job 38:36 by it he numbers the clouds Job 38:37 founded the earth Prov 3:19 and made all things Jer 10:12 = Jer 51:15, Ps 104:24 it is with him Job 12:13 not to be found by the most persevering human search Job 28:12; Job 28:20 he alone knows it Job 28:23 gives it Prov 2:6 and shows its secrets Job 11:6.
  b. the divine wisdom is personified: she was begotten before all things to be the architect and counsellor of God in the creation (Prov 8:22-31); she builds a palace and spreads a feast for those who will receive her instruction Prov 9:1 (compare vProv 9:2-5); she teaches in public Prov 1:20; Prov 8:1; Prov 8:5; Prov 8:11; Prov 8:12 (see context); gives her pupils the divine spirit Prov 1:23 by her discipline simple become wise, rulers rule wisely, and those seeking her are richly rewarded Prov 8:14 (compare vProv 8:1-21).
  c. of man: to get wisdom is principal thing Prov 4:7 (twice in verse); its fundamental principle is to fear God Ps 111:10; Prov 15:33; Job 28:18 (|| סוּר מֵרַע בִּינָה); and know ׳י, the All Holy Prov 9:10; Prov 30:3 it is of inestimable worth Job 28:18; Prov 8:11; Prov 16:16; Prov 17:16; Prov 23:23; Prov 24:7 beyond the reach of scorners Prov 14:6 God giveth it to the good Eccl 2:26 men are to incline the ear Prov 2:2 attend unto wisdom Prov 5:1 seek Eccl 7:25 know Prov 24:14; Eccl 1:17; Eccl 8:16 behold Eccl 2:12; Eccl 9:13 get her Prov 4:5; Prov 4:7 treat her as sister Prov 7:4 happy the man who finds her Prov 3:13 he who has wisdom is אִישׁ תְּבוּנָה Prov 10:23 נָבוֺן Prov 10:13; Prov 14:33 מֵבִין Prov 17:24 compare also Ps 49:4; Job 4:21; Job 12:2; Job 12:12; Job 13:5; Job 15:8; Job 26:3; Job 32:7; Job 32:13; Job 33:33; Prov 1:2; Prov 1:7; Prov 2:10; Prov 4:11; Prov 11:2; Prov 13:10; Prov 14:1; Prov 14:8; Prov 18:4; Prov 21:30; Prov 24:3; Prov 28:26; Prov 29:3; Prov 29:15; Prov 31:26; Eccl 1:13; Eccl 1:16 (twice in verse); Eccl 1:18; Eccl 2:3; Eccl 2:9; Eccl 2:13; Eccl 2:21; Eccl 7:10; Eccl 7:11; Eccl 7:12; Eccl 7:19; Eccl 7:23; Eccl 8:1; Eccl 9:10; Eccl 9:15; Eccl 9:16 (twice in verse); Eccl 9:18; Eccl 10:1; Eccl 10:10 — on solomon's wisdom see above

wisdom, wisely, wits, man
ḥokmâ
wisdom (in a good sense)
  • wisdom
    • skill (in war)
    • "wisdom (in administration)"shrewdness, wisdom"wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs)"wisdom (ethical and religious)

וּ גְבוּרָ֑ה
וּ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
גְבוּרָ֑ה
Root word might, strength, power, acts, mighty, …
Dictionary form: גְּבוּרָה · ɡeh-boo-RAW

Noun — Common, feminine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: and strength
and his might ×8 and might ×3 and strength ×3 his might ×3 in his might ×2 of their might ×2 strength ×2 their might ×2
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strength — Modernized from KJV; broad, most versatile rendering.
might — Emphasizes raw, impressive power; slightly more elevated.
power — Good for contexts of authority or effective force.
valor — Best for military or heroic contexts; courageous strength.
mighty deeds — Prefer for plural, narrative contexts of divine/heroic acts.
mastery — Highlights dominance or superior ability over others.

BDB1466 H1369

BDB1465 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB1467

גְּבוּרָה: 61 noun feminine strength, might — Exod 32:18 + 16 t.; construct גְּבוּרַת Ps 147:10 suffix גְּבוּרָתוֺ + (suffixes 32 t.); plural גְּבוּרוֺת Job 41:4 + 3 t.; גְּבֻרוֺת + Job 71:16 גְּבוּרֹתֶיךָ Deut 3:24 + (suffixes 6 t.); —

1. strength, of horse Job 39:19; Ps 147:10, crocodile Job 41:4, sun Judg 5:31, body of man Ps 90:10; Exod 9:16; Exod 10:17.
2. might, valour, of warriors Judg 8:21; Prov 8:14; Isa 3:25; Isa 28:6; Isa 30:15; Jer 9:22; Jer 23:10; Jer 49:35; Jer 51:30; Jer 7:16 קוֺל עֲנוֺת גְּבוּרָה, noise of shouting in warlike strength Exod 32:18 (E); עֵצָה וּגְבוּרָה 2Kgs 18:20; Isa 11:2; Isa 36:5 compare phrases of compiler of Kings כֹּל גְּבוּרָתוֺ 1Kgs 15:23; 2Kgs 10:34; 2Kgs 20:20 אֲשֶׁר עָשָׂה וּגְבוּרָתוֺ 1Kgs 6:5; 1Kgs 6:27; 1Kgs 22:46; 2Kgs 13:8; 2Kgs 13:12; 2Kgs 14:15; 2Kgs 14:28 compare also מַלְכוּתוֺ וּגְּבּוּרָתוֺ 1Chr 29:30, תָקְפּוֺ וּגְבוּרָתוֺ Esth 10:2.
3. might of God Job 26:14; Ps 21:14; Ps 54:3; Ps 65:7; Ps 66:7; Ps 71:18; Ps 80:3; Ps 89:14; Ps 106:8; Ps 145:11; Isa 33:13; Jer 10:6; Jer 16:21 compare phrases כח וגבורה 1Chr 29:12; 2Chr 20:6, ׳חכמה וג Job 12:13, ׳משׁפט וג Mic 3:8, ׳הגדלה והג 1Chr 29:11 גְּבוּרוֺת mighty deeds of God Deut 3:24; Ps 20:7; Ps 71:16; Ps 106:2; Ps 145:4; Ps 145:12; Ps 150:2; Isa 63:15.

might, strength, power, acts, mighty, …
gĕbûrâ
force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
  • strength, might
    • strength
    • "might, valour, bravery"might, mighty deeds (of God)

ל ֝֗וֹ
ל
Preposition to, for
֝֗וֹ
Suffix — pronoun his / him / it

Preposition

it ×144 him ×95 them ×83 thee ×59 me ×53 unto him ×35 you ×28 he ×22

עֵצָ֥ה
עֵצָ֥ה
Root word counsel, counsels, purpose, purposed, advice, …
Dictionary form: עֵצָה · ay-TSAW

Noun — Common, feminine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: he hath counsel
the counsel ×19 counsel ×16 and the counsel ×3 my counsel ×3 their counsel ×3 and counsel ×2 i have counsel ×2 in counsel ×2
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advice — Everyday register; best for interpersonal or practical guidance.
counsel — Modernized KJV form; suits formal, legal, or royal contexts.
guidance — Softer nuance; implies direction rather than a specific recommendation.
plan — Emphasizes intentional strategy or deliberate purpose.
purpose — Highlights resolved intention, especially of God's will.
wisdom — Use when עֵצָה stresses insight behind the advice, not the act.

BDB3637 H6098

BDB3636 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB3638

עֵצָה noun feminine counsel, advice (= (יְ)עֵצָה) — ׳ע Judg 20:7 + 28 t.; construct עֲצַת Isa 5:19 + 33 t.; suffix עֲצָתִי Prov 1:25 + 5 t. (+ Isa 46:11 Qr; Kt עצתו better); עֲצָֽתְךָ Ps 20:5; Ps 73:24 עֲצָתוֺ Hos 10:6 + 7 t. (including Isa 46:10 Kt see supr); עֲצָתָם Jer 18:23 + 4 t.; plural עֵצוֺת Deut 32:28 + 2 t.; עֲצָתָ֑יִךְ Isa 47:13counsel, advice 2Sam 15:31; 2Sam 15:34; 2Sam 16:23 (twice in verse); 2Sam 17:14 (3 t. in verse); 2Sam 17:23; 1Kgs 12:8; 1Kgs 12:13; 1Kgs 12:14 = 2Chr 10:8; 2Chr 10:13; 2Chr 25:16; Ezra 10:3 (where read אֲדֹנִי ׳ע Reuss Ry), vEzra 10:8; Job 29:21 political consultation Isa 47:13 as accusative of congnate meaning with verb 2Sam 17:7; 1Kgs 1:12; Isa 8:10; Ezek 11:2 (עצתרָֿע, || אָוֶן); with הָב֫וּ give counsel Judg 20:7; 2Sam 16:20 ׳חֵבִיא ע Isa 16:3 ׳עשׂה ע Isa 30:1 אָשִׁית עֵצוֺת בְּנַפְשִׁי Ps 13:3 = design, purpose Ezra 4:5; Neh 4:9; 1Chr 12:20 (Baer), Ps 14:6; Ps 20:5; Jer 18:23 (followed by עַל = against), Jer 49:30 (|| מַחֲשָׁבָה); עֲצַתגּֿוֺיִם Ps 33:10 suitable counsel for war (= generalship) 2Kgs 18:20 = Isa 36:5 (compare Prov 20:18 below); also עֲצַת שָׁלוֺם Zech 6:13 counsel of peace; practical wisdom, sagacity Isa 19:3, compare vIsa 19:11, Jer 19:7; Deut 32:28 (|| תְּבוּנָה), Hos 10:6. Especially in Wisdom Literature and prophets; counsel = good counsle, wisdom Job 38:2; Job 42:3; Prov 12:15; Prov 20:5 (its seat בְּלֶבאִֿישׁ); || תּוּשִׁיָּה Prov 8:14; Isa 28:29 (of ׳י); || חָכְמָה Jer 49:7 || חָכְמָה and תְּבוּנָה Job 12:13; Prov 21:30 || מוּסָר Prov 19:20 || תַּחְבֻּלוֺת Prov 20:18 (compare Isa 36:5 above); נִפְתָּלִים ׳ע Job 5:13 וּגְבוּרָה ׳רוּחַ ע Isa 11:2 (|| חָכְמָה וּבָינָה ׳ר); hearty counsel נֶפֶשׁ ׳ע Prov 27:9 counsel of wisdom, when wisdom is personified Prov 1:25; Prov 1:30 (|| תּוֺכַחַת); in bad sense רשׁעים ׳ע Job 10:3; Job 21:16; Job 22:18; Ps 1:1, compare Job 18:7; Ps 106:43; Isa 29:15 of plan of ׳י; ׳י ׳ע Ps 33:11; Prov 19:21; Isa 19:17; Isa 14:26 (הַיִעוּצָה ׳הע), Isa 25:1; Isa 46:10; Isa 46:11 קדושׁ ישׂראל ׳ע Isa 5:19 also Mic 4:12; Jer 32:19 (גְּדֹל הָעֵצָה), Jer 49:20; Jer 50:45; Ps 106:13 עֶלְיוֺן ׳ע Ps 107:11 instruction, guiding wisdom of ׳י Ps 73:24 אִישׁעֲֿצָתוֺ i.e. counsellor of ׳י Isa 40:13 in figure אַנְשֵׁי עֲצָתִי Ps 119:24 = my counsellors, said of testimonies of God; = prophecy, מלאכיו ׳ע Isa 44:26 (|| דְּבַר עַבְדּוֺ); מִזְּקֵנִים ׳תִּאֹבַד ע Ezek 7:26 (compare 1Kgs 12:8 || חָזוֺן, תּוֺרָה), מֵחָכָם Jer 18:18 (|| דָּבָר, תּוֺרָה).

counsel, counsels, purpose, purposed, advice, …
ʿēṣâ
advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
  • counsel, advice, purpose

וּ תְבוּנָֽה
וּ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
תְבוּנָֽה
Root word understanding, wisdom, discretion, reasons, skilfulness
Dictionary form: תָּבוּן · taw-BOON

Noun — Common, feminine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: and understanding
and understanding ×7 understanding ×7 of understanding ×6 in understanding ×2 according to their own understanding ×1 and by his understanding ×1 and by understanding ×1 and in understanding ×1
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understanding — Most natural modern equivalent; broadly applicable.
insight — Emphasizes penetrating clarity; suits intellectual contexts.
discernment — Highlights careful judgment; good for moral or wisdom texts.
wisdom — Broader, more elevated tone; use when paired with חָכְמָה carefully.
reasoning — Fits contexts where logical argument or rationale is in view.
skill — Use in craft or technical contexts where expertise is meant.

BDB1042 H8394

BDB1041 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB1043

תְּבוּנָה noun feminine understanding Deut 32:28 + 27 t.; suffix תְּבוּנָתִי Prov 5:1 + 7 t.; תובנתו Job 26:12 Kt (Qr תְּבוּנָתוֺ); תְּבוּנָם Hos 13:2 for תְּבוּנָתָם see De Ps 27:5 תְּבוּנָוֺת Ps 49:4 + 4t.; תְּבוּנוֺתֵיכֶם Job 32:11

2. the faculty Exod 31:3; Exod 35:31; Exod 36:1 (P) Deut 32:28 (poetry) Job 12:12; Job 12:13; Prov 2:6; Prov 2:11; Prov 28:16; Isa 44:19 אִישׁ תְּבוּנָה Prov 10:23; Prov 15:21; Prov 17:27; Prov 20:5 אִישׁ תְּבוּנוֺת Prov 11:12 (= Obad 1:8 where אישׁ omitted by scribal error); דֶּרֶךְ תְּבוּנָה Isa 40:14.
3. the object of knowledge Prov 2:3; Prov 3:13; Prov 5:1; Prov 14:29; Prov 18:2; Prov 19:8; Ps 49:4; Ps 147:5; Isa 40:28; 1Kgs 5:9; 1Kgs 7:14 תטה לבך לתבונה incline thy mind to understanding Prov 2:2 reasons Job 32:11.
4. personified Prov 8:1 as teacher.


תְּבוּנָם, תובנתו see below תְּבוּנָה. above


בֵּיצָה see below בזץ


בַּיִר see below באר

understanding, wisdom, discretion, reasons, skilfulness
tābûn
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
  • understanding, intelligence
    • the act of understanding
      • skill
      the faculty of understanding
      • intelligence, understanding, insight
      the object of knowledge"teacher (personification)

This book is chanted to the poetic accent system (used only in Job, Psalms, and Proverbs). Each group below ends at one of its pausing accents — translate a group as one unit.
עִ֭מּוֹ Dechi — a lesser break חָכְמָ֣ה וּגְבוּרָ֑ה Atnach — the verse's main pause — take a breath here ל֝֗וֹ Revia Mugrash — a lesser break עֵצָ֥ה וּתְבוּנָֽה Silluq — end of the verse

עִמּוֹ חָכְמָה וּגְבוּרָה לוֹ עֵצָה וּתְבוּנָֽה׃
13
With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
Cross References

Job 9:4

חֲכַם לֵבָב וְאַמִּיץ כֹּחַ מִֽי-הִקְשָׁה אֵלָיו וַיִּשְׁלָֽם׃
4
He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?

Job 36:5

הֶן-אֵל כַּבִּיר וְלֹא יִמְאָס כַּבִּיר כֹּחַֽ לֵֽב׃
5
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.

Proverbs 2:6

כִּֽי-יְהוָה יִתֵּן חָכְמָה מִפִּיו דַּעַת וּתְבוּנָֽה׃
6
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Job 28:20

וְֽהַחָכְמָה מֵאַיִן תָּבוֹא וְאֵי זֶה מְקוֹם בִּינָֽה׃
20
Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?

James 1:5

Εἰ δέ τις ὑμῶν λείπεται σοφίας αἰτείτω παρὰ τοῦ διδόντος θεοῦ πᾶσιν ἁπλῶς καὶ μὴ ὀνειδίζοντος καὶ δοθήσεται αὐτῷ
5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Proverbs 8:14

לִֽי-עֵצָה וְתוּשִׁיָּה אֲנִי בִינָה לִי גְבוּרָֽה׃
14
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

Daniel 2:20

עָנֵה דָֽנִיֵּאל וְאָמַר לֶהֱוֵא שְׁמֵהּ דִּֽי-אֱלָהָא מְבָרַךְ מִן-עָלְמָא וְעַד-עָלְמָא דִּי חָכְמְתָא וּגְבוּרְתָא דִּי לֵֽהּ-הִֽיא׃
20
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:

Psalms 147:5

גָּדוֹל אֲדוֹנֵינוּ וְרַב-כֹּחַ לִתְבוּנָתוֹ אֵין מִסְפָּֽר׃
5
Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.

Ephesians 1:11

ἐν καὶ ἐκληρώθημεν προορισθέντες κατὰ πρόθεσιν τοῦ τὰ πάντα ἐνεργοῦντος κατὰ τὴν βουλὴν τοῦ θελήματος αὐτοῦ
11
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Colossians 2:3

ἐν εἰσιν πάντες οἱ θησαυροὶ τῆς σοφίας καὶ τῆς γνώσεως ἀπόκρυφοι
3
In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Job 11:6

וְיַגֶּד-לְךָ׀ תַּֽעֲלֻמוֹת חָכְמָה כִּֽי-כִפְלַיִם לְֽתוּשִׁיָּה וְדַע כִּֽי-יַשֶּׁה לְךָ אֱלוֹהַּ מֵעֲוֺנֶֽךָ׃
6
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.

1 Corinthians 1:24

αὐτοῖς δὲ τοῖς κλητοῖς Ἰουδαίοις τε καὶ Ἕλλησιν Χριστὸν θεοῦ δύναμιν καὶ θεοῦ σοφίαν·
24
But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

Romans 11:34

Τίς γὰρ ἔγνω νοῦν κυρίου τίς σύμβουλος αὐτοῦ ἐγένετο
34
For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counseller?

Luke 21:15

ἐγὼ γὰρ δώσω ὑμῖν στόμα καὶ σοφίαν οὐ δυνήσονται ἀντειπεῖν οὐδὲ ἀντιστῆναι πάντες οἱ ἀντικείμενοι ὑμῖν
15
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

Job 12:16

עִמּוֹ עֹז וְתֽוּשִׁיָּה לוֹ שֹׁגֵג וּמַשְׁגֶּֽה׃
16
With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.

Isaiah 40:13

מִֽי-תִכֵּן אֶת-רוּחַ יְהוָה וְאִישׁ עֲצָתוֹ יוֹדִיעֶֽנּוּ׃
13
Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counseller hath taught him?

Isaiah 46:10

מַגִּיד מֵֽרֵאשִׁית אַחֲרִית וּמִקֶּדֶם אֲשֶׁר לֹא-נַעֲשׂוּ אֹמֵר עֲצָתִי תָקוּם וְכָל-חֶפְצִי אֶעֱשֶֽׂה׃
10
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

Jeremiah 10:12

עֹשֵׂה אֶרֶץ בְּכֹחוֹ מֵכִין תֵּבֵל בְּחָכְמָתוֹ וּבִתְבוּנָתוֹ נָטָה שָׁמָֽיִם׃
12
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.

Ephesians 1:8

ἧς ἐπερίσσευσεν εἰς ἡμᾶς ἐν πάσῃ σοφίᾳ καὶ φρονήσει
8
Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

Job 38:36

מִי-שָׁת בַּטֻּחוֹת חָכְמָה אוֹ מִֽי-נָתַן לַשֶּׂכְוִי בִינָֽה׃
36
Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?