Strong's H6191 · Hebrew
עָרַם
ʻâram · /aw-ram'/
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)
KJV: [idiom] very, beware, take crafty (counsel), be prudent, deal subtilly.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָרַם across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6191 (ʻâram) mean?
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)
How many times does H6191 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6191 (עָרַם) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “beware.”
How is ʻâram translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6191 is rendered as “beware” (1×), “crafty” (1×), “prudent” (1×), “subtilly” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word עָרַם come from?
a primitive root;