Strong's Lexicon ormah: Prudence, Craftiness, Shrewdness Original Word: עָרְמָה Word Origin: Derived from the root עָרַם (aram), which means to be shrewd or crafty. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3834 (πανουργία, panourgia): Craftiness, cunning - G5428 (φρόνησις, phronesis): Prudence, wisdom Usage: The Hebrew word "ormah" primarily denotes a sense of prudence or shrewdness. It can have both positive and negative connotations depending on the context. In a positive sense, it refers to wisdom and discretion, the ability to make sound judgments and decisions. In a negative sense, it can imply cunning or deceitfulness, where shrewdness is used for manipulative or deceptive purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, wisdom and prudence were highly valued traits, often associated with the ability to navigate complex social and moral landscapes. The concept of "ormah" reflects the dual nature of wisdom, which can be used for righteous or unrighteous ends. The Hebrew Scriptures often contrast the wise and the foolish, highlighting the importance of using one's intellect and discernment in alignment with God's will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom arom Definition craftiness, prudence NASB Translation craftily (2), prudence (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs עָרְמָה noun feminine craftiness, prudence; — 1 ׳בְע craftily Exodus 21:14 (E), Joshua 9:4 (JE). 2 ׳ע in Proverbs, in good sense, prudence Proverbs 1:4; Proverbs 8:5,12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance guile, prudence, subtilty, wilily, wisdom Feminine of orem; trickery; or (in a good sense) discretion -- guile, prudence, subtilty, wilily, wisdom. see HEBREW orem Forms and Transliterations בְּעָרְמָ֔ה בְעָרְמָ֑ה בערמה עָרְמָ֑ה ערמה ‘ā·rə·māh ‘ārəmāh areMah bə‘ārəmāh ḇə‘ārəmāh bə·‘ā·rə·māh ḇə·‘ā·rə·māh beareMah veareMahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 21:14 HEB: רֵעֵ֖הוּ לְהָרְג֣וֹ בְעָרְמָ֑ה מֵעִ֣ם מִזְבְּחִ֔י NAS: so as to kill him craftily, you are to take KJV: to slay him with guile; thou shalt take INT: his neighbor to kill craftily him from my altar Joshua 9:4 Proverbs 1:4 Proverbs 8:5 Proverbs 8:12 5 Occurrences |
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