Strong’s H6175
עָרוּם
Part of speech
Adjective
Transliteration
`aruwm
Pronunciation
ah-ROOM
Definition
Shrewd, crafty, prudent, cunning
Meaning
cunning
Usage
The Hebrew word "arum" is used in the Bible to describe a range of characteristics from positive prudence and wisdom to negative cunning and deceit. It often denotes a sense of being skillfully resourceful or strategically wise, but it can also imply a morally questionable craftiness, depending on the context.
Bible references
Genesis 3:1;Job 5:12;Job 15:5;Proverbs 12:16;Proverbs 12:23;Proverbs 13:16;Proverbs 14:8;Proverbs 14:15;Proverbs 14:18;Proverbs 22:3;Proverbs 27:12