Proverbs 24:5

“A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increases strength.”

Proverbs 24:5 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 24:5, word by word

A wiseחָכָםchacham

wise

Someone who knows how to live well, revering YHWH.

Where else “chacham” appears
manגֶּבֶרgever

man

Man, a grown man in his strength.

Where else “gever” appears
is strongעוֹזoz

strength

Power to act or to withstand, attributed above all to God.

Where else “oz” appears
a manאִישׁish

man

An adult male person; also each man of a people, a trade or a place.

Where else “ish” appears
of knowledgeדַּעַתdaat

knowledge

What one has learned; or a close bond with God.

Where else “daat” appears
increasesמְאַמֶּץmeamets

strengthen

To give someone vigor, or make the heart stubborn.

Where else “meamets” appears
strengthכֹּחַkoach

strength

Ability to do something: bodily strength or power to command.

Where else “koach” appears

The context

4and by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant wealth.

5 · This verse (above)

6For with guidance you will wage your war, and victory comes with an abundance of counselors.

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