Strong’s definition
to be wise (in mind, word or act)
KJV gloss list in the source
[idiom] exceeding, teach wisdom, be (make self, shew self) wise, deal (never so) wisely, make wiser.
Source pronunciation notation: khaw-kam'
Derivation recorded by Strong
a primitive root,
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