Wisdom:
The Hebrew word for "Wisdom" is חָכְמָה (ḥokmāh).
The Hebrew word חָכְמָה (ḥokmāh), which translates to "Wisdom" in English, means "wisdom, discernment, skill, expertise" and is pronounced "hokmah" or "hakmah."
Rooted in the verb חָכַם (ḥākham), this word means "to be wise," "to be skilled," or "to have insight." It involves not just intellectual ability, but also practical and moral discernment.
The "wisdom" referred to here is spiritual wisdom that comes from reverence for God.
It is also used to describe the practical skills of craftsmen and artisans.
It includes moral and ethical insight, enabling one to live righteously before God and others through right judgment and action.
In other words, the term "wisdom" or "ḥokmāh" refers not just to the common wisdom we might expect, but includes spiritual wisdom and discernment that comes from God, along with expertise in practical skills.
In particular, in Proverbs 8, "wisdom" is portrayed as an entity that existed before creation and participated in God's creative work.
Additionally, in Jeremiah 10:12, it says, "... : God created the world by His wisdom."
What are your thoughts on this?
When I read this,
Luke 2:52 comes to mind:
"Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man."
I suddenly thought,
"The life we are given is a time for growing and maturing in God..."