Strong’s H6195

עָרְמָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

`ormah

Pronunciation

ohr-MAH

Definition

Prudence, Craftiness, Shrewdness

Meaning

trickery, discretion

Usage

The Hebrew word "ormah" primarily denotes a sense of prudence or shrewdness. It can have both positive and negative connotations depending on the context. In a positive sense, it refers to wisdom and discretion, the ability to make sound judgments and decisions. In a negative sense, it can imply cunning or deceitfulness, where shrewdness is used for manipulative or deceptive purposes.

Bible references

Exodus 21:14;Joshua 9:4;Proverbs 1:4;Proverbs 8:5;Proverbs 8:12