חוכמה \ חָכְמָה
khokhmáfeminine
The English word 'wisdom' is translated into Hebrew as חוכמה \ חָכְמָה (khokhmá).
חוכמה \ חָכְמָה refers to the ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way.
Meaning: ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way (noun)
Which one should you use?
While חוכמה \ חָכְמָה is a standard translation for wisdom, the formal word תְּבוּנָה can also be used to mean wisdom, specifically emphasizing intelligence, insight and understanding.
How does it change in a sentence?
חוכמה \ חָכְמָה is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
khokhmá
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew slang, חוכמה can be used sarcastically to mean 'smart-aleck behavior' or 'cheekiness' when someone is being overly clever.
- The root of חוכמה is closely tied to the idea of 'hitting the mark' or 'precision' in ancient contexts.
- In the Bible, חוכמה is often used not just for intellectual depth but for 'skill' or 'craftsmanship', such as the wisdom needed to build a temple.
Examples in context
- היא פעלה בתבונה רבה כשהיא נתנה לו לחזות בידהShe acted wisely when she allowed him to see her hand.
- הוא חכם מאוד, יש לו הרבה חכמה בראשHe is very wise, he has a lot of wisdom in his head.
- ממה שאתה מספר, רואים שיש לך בינה גדולהFrom what you're saying, it's clear that you have great wisdom.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wisdom” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
