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H2452 · Hebrew · Old Testament
חָכְמָה
Chokmah
Noun, feminine (Aramaic)
Wisdom

Definition

The Aramaic form of chokmah (H2451), meaning wisdom, skill, and understanding. Used in the Aramaic sections of Daniel (Daniel 2:20-23) to describe the divine wisdom that God grants to those who seek Him, especially in revealing hidden mysteries.

Usage & Theological Significance

Chokmah in both Hebrew and Aramaic represents far more than intellectual capacity — it is the divinely imparted ability to perceive reality as God sees it. In Daniel, wisdom is directly linked to revelation: God gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding (Daniel 2:21). The Aramaic usage in Daniel's court narratives demonstrates that God's wisdom transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries — it is available in Babylon as much as in Jerusalem. Proverbs 8 personifies Wisdom as calling from the heights, predating creation itself. In Christ, all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden (Colossians 2:3).

Key Bible Verses

Daniel 2:20 Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his.
Daniel 2:21 He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Daniel 2:23 I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and power.
Proverbs 8:22 The LORD brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old.
Colossians 2:3 In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

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