Strong's H6175 · Hebrew
עָרוּם
ʻârûwm · /aw-room'/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job2 verses
Proverbs8 verses
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 22:3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Proverbs 27:12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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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);