Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H6175

Strong's H6175 · Hebrew

עָרוּם

ʻârûwm · /aw-room'/

Number
H6175
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עָרוּם
Transliteration
ʻârûwm
Pronunciation
aw-room'
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

cunning (usually in a bad sense)

KJV: crafty, prudent, subtil.

Root / derivation: passive participle of H6191 (עָרַם);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָרוּם across 11 verses.

prudent8×
crafty2×
subtil1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Job2 verses
Proverbs8 verses
Proverbs 12:16

A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. presently: Heb. in that day

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. layeth: Heb. spreadeth

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 14:15

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

Proverbs 14:18

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 22:3

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Proverbs 27:12

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H6175 (ʻârûwm) mean?

cunning (usually in a bad sense)

How many times does H6175 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H6175 (עָרוּם) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “prudent.”

How is ʻârûwm translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H6175 is rendered as “prudent” (8×), “crafty” (2×), “subtil” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word עָרוּם come from?

passive participle of H6191 (עָרַם);