Proverbs 12:15 — Word Study
WLCדֶּ֣רֶךְ אֱ֭וִיל יָשָׁ֣ר בְּעֵינָ֑יו וְשֹׁמֵ֖עַ לְעֵצָ֣ה חָכָֽם׃
BSAThe wayderek [road or path, manner of life] of a foolʼĕvîyl [stupid person, one who despises wisdom] [is] rightyâshâr [straight, just, convenient] in his own eyesʻayin [source of perception, understanding] but a wise [man]châkâm [intelligent, skilled, prudent] listensshâmaʻ [hears and obeys, gives attention] to counselʻêtsâh [advice, plan, purpose, guidance]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| דֶּ֣רֶךְ | [the] way of | Noun common, both singular construct |
| אֱ֭וִיל | a fool | Adj |
| יָשָׁ֣ר | [is] right | Adj |
| בְּעֵינָ֑יו | in own eyes his | Preposition, noun common feminine dual construct, suffix |
| וְשֹׁמֵ֖עַ | and [one who] listens | Conjunction, verb qal participle (active) masculine singular |
| לְעֵצָ֣ה | to advice | Preposition, noun common feminine singular absolute |
| חָכָֽם׃ | [is] wise | Adj |
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| BSB | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. |
| KJV | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. |
| ASV | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel. |
| YLT | The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel [is] wise. |
| WEB | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel. |
| BBE | The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions. |
Where they part company is יָשָׁ֣ר — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence has a main clause followed by a contrasting conjunction and two additional clauses that elaborate on the wise man's actions.
6 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Proverbs 12:15
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Context — Wisdom and Foolishness in Proverbsgenerated
Proverbs 12:15 discusses the contrasting paths of fools and wise individuals. The fool believes his own perspective is correct, while the wise person values external counsel. This theme of wisdom versus folly is prevalent throughout the book of Proverbs, as seen in the surrounding verses, which highlight the importance of wise speech and discernment in decision-making.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 3:7 | Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. |
| 2 | Proverbs 14:16 | A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless. |
| 3 | Proverbs 16:2–25 | All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD. |
| 4 | Proverbs 26:12–16 | Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 5 | Proverbs 28:11 | A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 13 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אֱוִיל, 'E.vilgenerated
The Hebrew word אֱוִיל (eviyl) describes a foolish person, one who shows contempt for wisdom and often acts in a quarrelsome or licentious manner. This term is used to characterize individuals lacking understanding or moral insight, and it appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.
The word's root suggests a perverse nature, indicating that a fool not only lacks wisdom but also actively despises it. This verse illustrates the folly of self-righteousness, as the fool believes his own judgment is infallible, contrasting sharply with the wise man who seeks and heeds counsel.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause is governed by the verb יָשָׁ֣ר, is right, with two phrases attached: the first describes the fool's way and the second introduces the wise man's action. The structure emphasizes the contrast between the fool's self-perception and the wise man's response to counsel.
The Hebrew word order places the fool's way first, highlighting the folly of self-deception before presenting the wise man who listens, thus framing the moral lesson of the verse.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew דֶּרֶךְ is translated as ὁδοὶ (hodoì), meaning 'ways' or 'paths'. This choice reflects a broader understanding of the concept of life paths, emphasizing the multiple directions one can take.
The translation of אֱוִיל as ἀφρόνων (aphrónōn) suggests a focus on the lack of understanding, aligning with the idea of foolishness as a failure to grasp wisdom.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 12:15 contrasts the way of a fool, who thinks he is right, with a wise man who listens to advice. This teaches that seeking counsel is a mark of wisdom, while relying solely on one's own judgment can lead to folly.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that the fool is self-deceived and believes that his perspective and actions are correct, despite lacking true wisdom.
Listening to counsel allows a wise person to gain insights and perspectives that can lead to better decision-making and moral living.
By seeking advice from others and being open to correction, one can gain wisdom and avoid the pitfalls of self-deception.
A wise person is characterized by their ability to listen, seek advice, and act with prudence rather than relying solely on their own understanding.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I tend to rely on my own judgment instead of seeking counsel?
- How can I cultivate the habit of listening to advice from others?
- What are some examples of wise decisions I have made after seeking counsel?
- How do I differentiate between wise counsel and foolish advice?
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 12:15 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes,.... Whether it be the way of open profaneness, or self-righteousness, it appears to him to be the right way; it seems to him a very plain one, and he
Read John Gill on Proverbs 12 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes - (Proverbs 3:7; Job 32:1; Isaiah 5:21; Luke 18:11.) But he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 12 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe way of a fool, the counsel and course which his own mind suggests to him in ordering of his affairs, is right in his own eyes; highly pleaseth him, so that he neglects and despiseth the opinions and advices of others. He that hearkeneth unto counsel; that distrusteth his own judgment, and seeketh counsel from others.
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 12 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 12:15 The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.Ver. 15. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes.] He thinks his own wit best. Consilii satis est in me mihi; he will not part with his commonwealth of baubles for the Tower of London. And such a fool is every natural man; wise enough, haply, in his generation - so is the fox too; - wise with such a wisdom as, like the ostrich’ s wings, makes him outrun others upon earth, and in earthly things, but helps him never a whit towards heaven - nay, hinders him, and hangs in his light, as it fared with the Pharisees. Of such it may be said, as Quintilian said of some conceited…
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 12 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges15. he that hearkeneth … is wise] Rather, he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel, R.V. (εἰσακούειδὲσυμβουλίαςσοφός, LXX.; qui autem sapiens est audit consilia, Vulg.), in contrast to the fool, who thinks his own way must be right.
Read Cambridge on Proverbs 12 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible15. Way of a fool — A fool is so self-conceited that he takes no advice. A wise man relies not on his own judgment alone in matters of importance. Compare Proverbs 3:5-7; Job 32:1; Isaiah 5:21; Luke 18:11.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Proverbs 12 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
Tyndale line
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that heareth counsell, is wise.
Strictly literal
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel [is] wise.
The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, || And whoever is listening to counsel [is] wise.
The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
From the Latin
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
Simplified
Stupid people think they're on the right track, but if you're wise you listen to advice.
The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text (MT) of Proverbs 12:15 states, "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel." The Septuagint (LXX) closely matches the MT in meaning, with six out of seven words corresponding directly, although the word order and articles differ due to the nature of Greek syntax. The Samaritan Pentateuch and the Dead Sea Scrolls do not provide additional variants for this verse, so they agree with the MT. Thus, the primary differences lie between the MT and the LXX's presentation rather than in the underlying message.
דֶּ֣רֶךְ אֱ֭וִיל יָשָׁ֣ר בְּעֵינָ֑יו וְשֹׁמֵ֖עַ לְעֵצָ֣ה חָכָֽם׃
6 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 12:15
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (derek) means way, road, or journey, and can refer to both literal paths and figurative courses of life or actions. It encompasses various aspects such as direction, manner, and moral character, often highlighting the nature of one's conduct. The term is used in both positive and negative contexts, reflecting the moral implications of one's path.
דֶּ֫רֶךְ 715 n.m. way, road, distance, journey, manner
way, road, path
journey
of direction, almost or quite = toward
way, manner
fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings
of moral action and character
of duty
specif.: in good sense
oftener in bad sense
way of י׳
base
H1870 דֶּ֫רֶךְ way, road, distance, journey, manner . way, road, path
. journey
. of direction, almost or quite = toward
. way, manner
. fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings
. . of moral action and character
. of duty
. specif.: in good sense
. oftener in bad sense
. way of י׳
1870 derek deh'-rek
from 1869; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of
life or mode of action, often adverb:--along, away, because
of, + by, conversation, custom, (east-)ward, journey, manner,
passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-)way(-side),
whither(-soever).
see HEBREW for 01869
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: conduct.
: conduct/lifestyle
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — Way.
This name means way, road
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — (King's) Highway.
This name means way, road
Combined with me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "King's" H4428I)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: direction.
: direction
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: road.
: road/route
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: journey.
: journey
N-cs — Noun common · both singular constructHNcbsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
אֱוִיל (eviyl) means 'foolish' and describes someone who despises wisdom, mocks when guilty, is quarrelsome, or licentious. It is derived from an unused root suggesting perversion. The word is used in various contexts in the Old Testament, primarily to denote a person lacking wisdom.
אֱוִיל 26 adj. foolish
base
H191 אֱוִיל foolish
191 'eviyl ev-eel'
from an unused root (meaning to be perverse); (figuratively)
silly:--fool(-ish) (man).
אֱוִיל (e.vil) — fool(ish).
1) be foolish, foolish
1a) (subst)
1a1) of one who despises wisdom
1a2) of one who mocks when guilty
1a3) of one who is quarrelsome
1a4) of one who is licentious
Adj — AdjHAamsa
Any person who does not act wisely, that is, does not follow the warnings and requirements of God, which are founded in infinite wisdom. Hence "a fool" is put for a wicked man, an enemy or neglecter of God, Ps 14:1 Pr 19:1. So folly is put for wickedness, 2Sa 13:12,13 Ps 38:5, foolish lusts for wicked lusts, etc. Foolish talking, foolish questions, are vain, empty, unprofitable conversation, 2Ti 2:23.
יָשָׁר (yashar) means straight or upright, covering a range of meanings from physical straightness to moral correctness. It can refer to something that is pleasing, just, or fitting, as well as the concept of uprightness itself. The term is also associated with a figure named Jashar, mentioned in Joshua 10:13.
יָשָׁר adj. straight, right
straight, level
right, pleasing
straightforward, just, upright
abstr., uprightness
base
H3477 יָשָׁר straight, right . straight, level
. right, pleasing
. straightforward, just, upright
. abstr., uprightness
3477 yashar yaw-shawr'
from 3474; straight (literally or figuratively):--convenient,
equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), + pleased well right(-eous),
straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness).
see HEBREW for 03474
יָשָׁר (ya.shar) — upright.
1) straight, upright, correct, right
1a) straight, level
1b) right, pleasing, correct
1c) straightforward, just, upright, fitting, proper
1d) uprightness, righteous, upright
1e) that which is upright (subst)
Also means: ya.shar (יָשָׁר "upright" H3477I)
יָשָׁר (ya.shar) — Jashar.
A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
יָשָׁר (ya.shar) — upright.
1) straight, upright, correct, right
1a) straight, level
1b) right, pleasing, correct
1c) straightforward, just, upright, fitting, proper
1d) uprightness, righteous, upright
1e) that which is upright (subst)
Adj — AdjHAamsa
rit (yashar, mishpaT; dikaios, euthus): Many Hebrew words are translated "right," with different shades of meaning. Of these the two noted are the most important: yashar, with the sense of being straight, direct, as "right in the sight" of Yahweh (Ex 15:26; De 12:25, etc.), in one's own eyes (Jud 17:6), "right words" (Job 6:25 the King James Version, yosher), "right paths" (Pr 4:11 the King James Version); and mishpaT "judgment" "cause" etc., a forensic term, as "Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?" (Ge 18:25). In
The Hebrew word עַ֫יִן (*'ayin*) means 'eye' and can refer to both the physical organ and its figurative uses, such as mental qualities and desires. It also denotes a 'spring' or 'fountain' of water. The entries highlight various phrases and contexts, including appearances and expressions of emotion, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.
עַ֫יִן 859 n.f. eye
lit. as physical organ
eyes as showing mental qualities
desire of the eyes, abominations of the eyes
Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states
Transferred mngs.:
visible surface of earth
appearance
gleam, sparkle
Other phrases are: an eye for an eye; eye to eye; in the presence of, in full view of; of business transaction; on the forehead
base
עַ֫יִן n.f. spring (of water). Particular springs are:
ע׳ חֲרֹר Ju 7:1
ע׳ הַקּוֹרֵא (partridge-spring) Ju 15:19
ע׳ רֹגֵל near Jerus.
ע׳ הַתַּנִּין (dragon-spring)
base
H5869a עַ֫יִן eye . lit. as physical organ
. . eyes as showing mental qualities
. desire of the eyes, abominations of the eyes
. Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states
. Transferred mngs.: . visible surface of earth
. appearance
. gleam, sparkle
. Other phrases are: an eye for an eye; eye to eye; in the presence of, in full view of; of business transaction; on the forehead
H5869b עַ֫יִן spring (of water)
5869 `ayin ah'-yin
probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or
figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the
landscape):--affliction, outward appearance, + before, +
think best, colour, conceit, + be content, countenance, +
displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, + favour,
fountain, furrow (from the margin), X him, + humble,
knowledge, look, (+ well), X me, open(-ly), + (not) please,
presence, + regard, resemblance, sight, X thee, X them, +
think, X us, well, X you(-rselves).
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye.
: eye
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — Fountain (Gate).
§ spring, fountain
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — Fountain of.
§ spring, fountain
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: seeing.
: seeing
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: appearance.
: appearance
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: before(the eyes).
: before(the_eyes)
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: sin.
: sin
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
Prep | N-cd | Suff — Preposition · noun common feminine dual construct · suffixHR/Ncfdc/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word שָׁמַע (shama`) means 'to hear' and encompasses a range of meanings including listening, obeying, and proclaiming. It is built from a primitive root and can imply attention and understanding. The entries highlight various grammatical forms, such as Qal, Niphal, Piel, and Hiphil, indicating different nuances of hearing and obeying. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
שָׁמַע 1152 vb. hear
Qal 1052
subj. pers. hum.
י׳ (God) subj.
Niph. 42 be heard, of voice, sound
be heard of
be regarded, obeyed
= (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice.
Pi. he caused the people to hear
Hiph. 63
of man
י׳ subj.
base
H8085 שָׁמַע hear
8085 shama` shaw-mah'
a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with
implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to
tell, etc.):--X attentively, call (gather) together, X
carefully, X certainly, consent, consider, be content,
declare, X diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make
to) hear(-ken, tell), X indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be)
obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish,
regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, X surely, tell,
understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: hear.
: hear
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to
1a5) to understand (language)
1a6) to hear (of judicial cases)
1a7) to listen, give heed
1a7a) to consent, agree
1a7b) to grant request
1a8) to listen to, yield to
1a9) to obey, be obedient
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound)
1b2) to be heard of
1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed
1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound
1d2) to sound aloud (musical term)
1d3) to make proclamation, summon
1d4) to cause to be heard
n m
2) sound
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: obey.
: obey
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
Conj | V-Qal — Conjunction · verb qal participle (active) masculine singularHC/Vqrmsa
עֵצָה (`etsah) refers to counsel or advice, and can also imply a plan or purpose. It is derived from a root meaning to advise or provide guidance. The entries consistently emphasize its use in contexts related to providing counsel or making decisions.
עֵצָה n.f. counsel, advice
base
H6098 עֵצָה counsel, advice
6098 `etsah ay-tsaw'
from 3289; advice; by implication, plan; also
prudence:--advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose.
see HEBREW for 03289
עֵצָה (e.tsah) — counsel.
counsel, advice, purpose
Prep | N-fs — Preposition · noun common feminine singular absoluteHR/Ncfsa
→ See COUNSEL
The Hebrew word חָכָם (*chakam*) means 'wise' and encompasses various aspects of wisdom, including skillfulness in technical work, shrewdness, and ethical understanding. It can refer to a class of learned individuals, including those involved in astrology and magic. The word is derived from a related term, חָכַם (*chakam*), which also relates to intelligence and craftiness.
חָכָם adj. wise
skilful in technical work
wise in the administration of affairs
shrewd, crafty, cunning
pl. class of learned and shrewd men, incl. astrologers, magicians and the like
prudent
wise, ethically and religiously
base
H2450 חָכָם wise . skilful in technical work
. wise in the administration of affairs
. shrewd, crafty, cunning
. pl. class of learned and shrewd men, incl. astrologers, magicians and the like
. prudent
. wise, ethically and religiously
2450 chakam khaw-kawm'
from 2449; wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or
artful):--cunning (man), subtil, ((un-)), wise((hearted),
man).
see HEBREW for 02449
חָכָם (cha.kham) — wise.
1) wise, wise (man)
1a) skilful (in technical work)
1b) wise (in administration)
1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle
1d) learned, shrewd (class of men)
1e) prudent
1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
Adj — AdjHAamsa