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Wise
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
or (חָכָם, chakdm, σόφος). The Hebrew word, חֲכָמֹי, chakamin, rendered "wise men" (Genesis 41:8; Exodus 7:11; Ecclesiastes 9:17; Jeremiah 1:35; Esther 1:13) not only signifies men celebrated for wisdom, magi, but also magicians or enchanters. (See MAGIC). The feminine of the same term, חִכְמָה, chakmah, is used for a "wise woman," one noted for cunning or skill (2 Samuel 14:2; 2 Samuel 20:16). (See WITCH). The Hebrew word חִרְטֻמַּים chartummim, rendered "magicians" (Genesis 41:8; Genesis 41:24; Exodus 7:11; Exodus 7:22; Exodus 8:7; Exodus 8:18-19; Exodus 9:11; Daniel 1:20; Daniel 2:21), properly signifies sacred scribes, skilled in the sacred writing or hieroglyphics; and is applied to a class of Egyptian priests; and also to the magi of Babylon and Persia. (See MAGI). In Matthew 2:1-16, the Greek term is μάγος, having the same significance. (See STAR IN THE EAST).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Wise'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/w/wise.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
