6 occurrences

'Cunning' in the Bible

and they acted on their part with cunning: they went and prepared provisions, and took worn-out sacks for their donkeys and old wineskins [that were] torn and mended.

Verse ConceptsExamples Of DeceitBottle, UsesenvoyCraftinessWineskins And Vatsimprovement

Go, please, make certain again! Find out and see {exactly where he is} and who has seen him there! For they have said to me, 'He [is] very cunning.'

Verse ConceptsThose Looking For People

So then, summon to me all of the prophets of Baal and all of his servants and his priests; no man should fail to come, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Anyone who fails to come shall not live!" Now Jehu was acting with cunning in order to destroy the servants of Baal.

Verse ConceptsFollowers Of BaalProphets Of Other Gods

Therefore the holy one of Israel says this: "Because you [are] rejecting this word and you trust in oppression and {cunning} and you rely on it,

Verse ConceptsRejecting God's WordRejection Of GodRejection Of God's Wordoppression

Gilead [is] a city of evil, a cunning [city] because of blood.

Verse ConceptsLifebloodKilling Many Peoplefootprints

Bible Theasaurus

Acute (5 instances)
Artificial (3 instances)
Astute (3 instances)
Clever (25 instances)
Contriving (2 instances)
Craft (29 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
חכם 
Chakam 
Usage: 137