Strong's Concordance, Hebrew Dictionary
4 King James Bible Verses
Here are very, beware, take crafty, be prudent and related words in the Bible. What does the source Hebrew word עָרַם mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].
Strong's Number: H6191
Hebrew Base Word: עָרַם
Part of speech: Verb
Usage: × very, beware, take crafty (counsel), be prudent, deal subtilly
Definition: Properly, to be (or make) bare; but used only in the derivative sense (through the idea perhaps of smoothness) to be cunning (usually in a bad sense).
Detailed definition:
Derived terms: A primitive root.
Pronunciation:
1 to 4 of 4 Verses
“Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there: for it is told me that he dealeth very subtilly.”
— 1 Samuel 23:22
“They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.”
— Psalm 83:3
“A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.”
— Proverbs 15:5
“Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.”
— Proverbs 19:25
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