Definition
a primitive root; 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)
Traditional renderings: × very, beware, take crafty (counsel), be prudent, deal subtilly.
Traditional renderings: × very, beware, take crafty (counsel), be prudent, deal subtilly.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- 1 Samuel 23:22עָר֥וֹם · is extremely cunning; יַעְרִ֖םPlease go and prepare further. Investigate and watch carefully where he goes and who has seen him there, for I am told that he is extremely cunning.
- Job 5:13בְּעָרְמָ֑ם · in their craftinessHe catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning.
- Psalm 83:3יַעֲרִ֣ימוּ · With cunningWith cunning they scheme against Your people and conspire against those You cherish,
- Proverbs 15:5יַעְרִֽם׃ · is prudentA fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
- Proverbs 19:25יַעְרִ֑ם · will bewareStrike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.