Lexical Definition
עׇרְמָה ʻormâh (or-maw') craftiness H:N-F
feminine of עֹרֶם
guile, prudence, subtilty, wilily, wisdom.
- trickery
- or (in a good sense) discretion
1) shrewdness, craftiness, prudence
See Greek: βουλή · δόλος · πανουργία · φρόνησις
Usage: 3 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עָרְמָ֑ה | prudence | Prov.1.4 • Prov.8.5 • Prov.8.12 |
| בְעָרְמָ֑ה | with cunning | Exod.21.14 |
| בְּעָרְמָ֔ה | with cunning | Josh.9.4 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עָרְמָה noun feminine craftiness, prudence; —
1. ׳בְע craftily Exod 21:14 (E), Josh 9:4 (JE).
2. ׳ע in Proverbs, in good sense, prudence Prov 1:4; Prov 8:5; Prov 8:12.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 21:14 |
| Joshua | 9:4 |
| Proverbs | 1:4 · 8:5 · 8:12 |