Wise
(, chakdm, ). The Hebrew word, , chakamin, rendered “wise men” (Gen 41:8; Exo 7:11; Ecc 9:17; Jeremiah 1:35; Est 1:13) not only signifies men celebrated for wisdom, magi, but also magicians or enchanters. SEE MAGIC. The feminine of the same term, , chakmah, is used for a “wise woman,” one noted for cunning or skill (2Sa 14:2; 2Sa 20:16). SEE WITCH. The Hebrew word chartummim, rendered “magicians” (Gen 41:8; Gen 41:24; Exo 7:11; Exo 7:22; Exo 8:7; Exo 8:18-19; Exo 9:11; Dan 1:20; Dan 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 Mat 2:1-16, the Greek term is , having the same significance. SEE STAR IN THE EAST.