''Chokmah'' (, also transliterated as ''chokma'', ''chokhmah'' or ''hokhma'') is the

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word rendered as "

wisdom Wisdom, also known as sapience, is the ability to apply knowledge, experience, and good judgment to navigate life’s complexities. It is often associated with insight, discernment, and ethics in decision-making. Throughout history, wisdom ha ...

" in English Bible versions ( LXX '' sophia'',

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').''

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H2451
"from H2449 ''chakam'' "wise" wisdom (in a good sense):—skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit." "The KJV translates Strong's H2451 in the following manner: wisdom (145x), wisely (2x), skilful man (1x), wits (1x)." It is the second of the ten

sefirot Sefirot (; , plural of ), meaning '' emanations'', are the 10 attributes/emanations in Kabbalah, through which Ein Sof ("infinite space") reveals itself and continuously creates both the physical realm and the seder hishtalshelut (the chained ...

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, and represents the first power of conscious intellect and subtle manifestation, emerging from Keter's pure potentiality. It embodies wisdom coming from nothingness, as highlighted in the

Book of Job The Book of Job (), or simply Job, is a book found in the Ketuvim ("Writings") section of the Hebrew Bible and the first of the Poetic Books in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. The language of the Book of Job, combining post-Babylonia ...

and the ''

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''. Chokmah is the primordial point of divine wisdom that becomes comprehensible through Binah. In Jewish mystical texts, Chokmah is described as the primordial point of divine wisdom, which shines forth from the will of God. This point remains incomprehensible until differentiated and given form in Binah. The ''

Zohar The ''Zohar'' (, ''Zōhar'', lit. "Splendor" or "Radiance") is a foundational work of Kabbalistic literature. It is a group of books including commentary on the mystical aspects of the Torah and scriptural interpretations as well as material o ...

'', an essential Kabbalistic text, emphasizes Chokmah’s role in the emanation process and its association with the sense of sight, as well as an inner spiritual sense of taste that precedes and arouses sight. The interplay between Chokmah and Binah is crucial for understanding how abstract wisdom becomes concrete understanding. The ethical behavior associated with Chokmah involves emulating its dual nature: communion with the Creator to gain wisdom and teaching others the wisdom received. This reflects the sefirah's dual role of receiving and disseminating divine insight. Practical applications of Chokmah in Kabbalistic practice include meditative techniques to cultivate wisdom, selflessness, and alignment with divine will, illustrating its central role in theoretical and applied Kabbalistic disciplines. In

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, Chokmah holds a significant place within Hermetic Qabalah, associated with analytical thinking and stability. Its corresponding divine name, Yah, the archangel Raziel, and the angels

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, as well as its

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associations, underscore its importance in mystical and spiritual traditions. The paths connecting Chokmah to Keter, Binah, Chesed, and Tiferet, symbolized by corresponding Tarot cards, illustrate the flow of divine wisdom through different aspects of the

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, integrating it into various levels of consciousness and action.

Etymology and names

''Chokmah'' (חָכְמָה), the

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term for "

", holds a prominent place in both Jewish mysticism and Gnostic traditions. Its etymology traces back to the Hebrew root ח-כ-מ, which conveys the concept of wisdom or insight. In

Gnostic cosmology Religious cosmology is an explanation of the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe from a religious perspective. This may include beliefs on origin in the form of a creation myth, subsequent evolution, current organizational form a ...

, ''Chokmah'' is frequently identified with Sophia (Σοφία in Greek), who embodies divine wisdom. Sophia's narrative is central to many Gnostic texts, where she is also known by the name '' Achamōth'', a Greek derivation from the Hebrew word ''Chokmah''. The word occurs 149 times in the

Masoretic Text The Masoretic Text (MT or 𝕸; ) is the authoritative Hebrew and Aramaic text of the 24 books of the Hebrew Bible (''Tanakh'') in Rabbinic Judaism. The Masoretic Text defines the Jewish canon and its precise letter-text, with its vocaliz ...

of the

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. '' It is

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with the Arabic word for "wisdom", ''

ḥikma ''Hikmah'' (also ''Hikmat'', , '')'' is an Arabic word that means wisdom, sagacity, philosophy, rationale or underlying reason. The Quran mentions "hikmah" in various places, where it is understood as knowledge and understanding of the Quran, fe ...

'' (

Semitic root The roots of verbs and most nouns in the Semitic languages are characterized as a sequence of consonants or " radicals" (hence the term consonantal root). Such abstract consonantal roots are used in the formation of actual words by adding the vowel ...

). Adjectival "wise" is used as a honorific, as in '' Talmid Chakham'' (lit. "student of a sage") for a Torah scholar, or ''

Hakham Bashi ''Hakham Bashi - חכם באשי'' (, , ; ; translated into French as: khakham-bachi) is the Turkish name for the Chief Rabbi of the nation's History of the Jews in Turkey, Jewish community. In the time of the Ottoman Empire it was also used for ...

'' for a

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. ''Chokmah'' is sometimes referred to as "Fear" (יִרְאָה, Yirah) in Kabbalistic texts because it represents an aspect of wisdom that is beyond measure and comprehension, "because it has no measure of boundary, and therefore the mind does not have the power to grasp it". This aligns with the idea expressed in the

that the "fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and to depart from evil is

understanding Understanding is a cognitive process related to an abstract or physical object, such as a person, situation, or message whereby one is able to use concepts to model that object. Understanding is a relation between the knower and an object of u ...

." This term emphasizes the awe and reverence associated with divine wisdom, reflecting the necessary humility and respect required to truly grasp and embody it.

History

Chokmah, meaning "Wisdom," holds a foundational role in Jewish mystical texts such as the ''

Sefer Yetzirah ''Sefer Yetzirah'' ( ''Sēp̄er Yəṣīrā'', ''Book of Formation'', or ''Book of Creation'') is a work of Jewish mysticism. Early commentaries, such as the ''Kuzari'', treated it as a treatise on mathematical and linguistic theory, as opposed t ...

'' and the ''

''. In early Kabbalah, Chokmah represents the initial divine wisdom emanating from Keter, playing a pivotal role in the unfolding of the universe. The ''Zohar'' elaborates on this by describing Chokmah as the source of all wisdom and insight, crucial for the creative process. In the 16th century,

Isaac Luria Isaac ben Solomon Ashkenazi Luria (; #FINE_2003, Fine 2003, p24/ref>July 25, 1572), commonly known in Jewish religious circles as Ha'ari, Ha'ari Hakadosh or Arizal, was a leading rabbi and Jewish mysticism, Jewish mystic in the community of Saf ...

, a key figure in Kabbalistic thought, emphasized Chokmah's importance in the cosmic process of '' tzimtzum'' (divine contraction) and '' tikkun'' (repair). Chokmah initiates the process of restoring the fragmented divine light, central to Lurianic Kabbalah's understanding of creation and redemption. Contemporary Kabbalists, such as Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag, have further developed the understanding of Chokmah. Ashlag's interpretations highlight Chokmah's role in achieving spiritual enlightenment and ethical living, viewing it as essential for understanding the divine and our place within the cosmos.

Description

Chokmah, the second of the ten

, is the first power of conscious intellect within Creation, and the first point of subtle manifestation, since Keter represents emptiness. According to the

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, "Wisdom comes from nothingness". According to the ''

'': In Rabbi

Aryeh Kaplan Aryeh Moshe Eliyahu Kaplan (; October 23, 1934 – January 28, 1983) was an American Orthodox Judaism, Orthodox rabbi, author, and translator best known for his The Living Torah and Nach, Living Torah edition of the Torah and extensive Kabbalah, ...

's commentary on the ''

'' he says "Wisdom (Chokmah) is therefore the first thing that the mind can grasp, and is therefore called a 'beginning'." In the ''

'', Chokmah is the primordial point which shines forth from the will of God, the starting point of Creation. This point is infinitely small, and yet encompasses the whole of being; it remains incomprehensible until all things are differentiated and given shape and form in Binah, where they become intelligible. In general, the sense of sight relates to Chokmah. The ''Zohar'' states that there is an inner, spiritual sense of taste in Chokmah that precedes and arouses the sense of sight. Chokmah appears in the configuration of the sefirot at the top of the right axis, and corresponds to the eyes in the divine image (''tzelem Elohim''): The word Chokmah is read in the ''

'' (Numbers 220b) as ''koach mah'', "the power of selflessness", or, alternatively, as ''cheich mah'', "the palate of selflessness". "The power of selflessness" implies not only the attribute of selflessness itself, but the great creative power that selflessness entails. "The palate of selflessness" is the soul's ability to "taste" Divinity by virtue of one's state of selflessness,{{{sfnp, Kaplan, 1995 as is said (Psalms 34:8): "Taste and see that God is good."

Qualities

Colour

Chokmah is associated with several colors in Kabbalistic tradition. Grey is often linked to Chokmah as it represents the blending of all colors, symbolizing comprehensive wisdom.{{sfnp, Kaplan, 1997 Some traditions, especially those influenced by Western esotericism, associate Chokmah with blue, which signifies clarity and expansiveness, reflecting the profound nature of divine wisdom.{{sfnp, Samuel, 2007 White is another color associated with Chokmah, symbolizing purity and enlightenment, indicative of the undifferentiated light of wisdom.{{sfnp, Scholem, 1995

Ethical behaviour

According to

Moses ben Jacob Cordovero Moses ben Jacob Cordovero ( ''Moshe Kordovero'' ‎; 1522–1570) was a central figure in the historical development of Kabbalah, leader of a mystical school in the Ottoman Empire in 16th-century Safed, located in the modern State of Israel. H ...

in ''

The Palm Tree of Devorah ''Tomer Devorah'' or ''The Palm Tree of Deborah'' () was written in Hebrew in the middle of the 16th century by Moses ben Jacob Cordovero, a Jewish kabbalist in Safed, Ottoman Syria. This short text deals mostly with the '' Imitation of God ...

'', Chokmah has two faces, one facing Keter above, and the other overseeing the other

. Therefore, to emulate this sefira, one aspect should be in communion with his Creator in order to increase his wisdom, and the other should be to teach others the wisdom that the Holy One has endowed him.{{sfnp, Cordovero, 1993

Textual references

In the Hebrew Bible

{{further, Sophia (wisdom) The author of the book of Proverbs personifies Divine Wisdom as extant before the world was made, revealer of God, and actor as God's agent in creation ({{bibleverse, , Prov, 8:22–31, he; {{bibleverse, , Wisdom, 8:4-6, he; and {{bibleverse, , Sir, 1:4–9, jps). Wisdom dwelt with God ({{bibleverse, , Prov, 8:22–31, he; {{bibleverse, , Sir, 24:4, jps; and {{bibleverse, , Wisdom, 9:9-10, jps) and, being the exclusive property of God, was as such inaccessible to human beings ({{bibleverse, , Job, 28:12–13, 20–1, 23–27, he). It was God who "found" Wisdom ({{bibleverse, , Bar, 3:29-37, jps) and gave her to

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: "He hath found out all the way of knowledge, and hath given it unto Jacob his servant, and to Israel his beloved. Afterward did he shew himself upon earth, and conversed with men." ({{bibleverse, , Bar, 3:36-37, jps and {{bibleverse, , Sir, 24:1-12, jps). As a female figure (Sir. 1:15 and Wis. 7:12), Wisdom addressed human beings (Prov. 1:20–33 and 8:1–9:6), inviting to her feast those who are not yet wise (Prov. 9:1-6). Wisdom of Solomon 7:22b–8:1 is a famous passage describing Divine Wisdom, including the passage: {{blockquote, For she is the breath of the power of God, and a pure influence flowing from the glory of the Almighty: therefore can no defiled thing fall into her. For she is the brightness of the everlasting light, the unspotted mirror of the power of God, and the image of his goodness. And being but one, she can do all things: and remaining in herself, she maketh all things new: and in all ages entering into holy souls, she maketh them friends of God, and prophets., {{bibleverse, , Wisdom, 7:25-27, jps

Solomon Solomon (), also called Jedidiah, was the fourth monarch of the Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy), Kingdom of Israel and Judah, according to the Hebrew Bible. The successor of his father David, he is described as having been the penultimate ...

, as the archetypal wise person, fell in love with Wisdom: "I loved her, and sought her out from my youth, I desired to make her my spouse, and I was a lover of her beauty." ({{bibleverse, , Wisdom, 8:2, jps).

In the Apocrypha

The Book of Sirach, also known as ''Ecclesiasticus'', contains significant references to Chokmah. In chapter 24, Wisdom speaks about her origins, role in creation, and dwelling among the people of Israel. Verses 13-17, often referred to as the "Riddling List of Ecclesiasticus", use a series of trees to describe Wisdom:{{sfnp, Graves, 1948, p=264–5 * Cedar: "I grew tall like a cedar in Lebanon, and like a cypress on the heights of Hermon." * Palm Tree: "I grew tall like a palm tree in En-gedi, and like rosebushes in Jericho." * Olive Tree: "Like a fair olive tree in the field, and like a plane tree beside water I grew tall." * Cane: "Like cinnamon and camel’s thorn, I gave forth perfume, and like choice myrrh I spread my fragrance." * Galbanum, Onyx, Stacte, and Frankincense: "Like galbanum, onyx, and stacte, and like the odor of frankincense in the tent." *Terebinth: "Like a terebinth I spread out my branches, and my branches are glorious and graceful." These metaphors emphasize Wisdom's beauty, strength, and presence in various forms, signifying her integral role in the natural world and divine connection. Each image in the list represents different attributes of Wisdom: the cedar and cypress for strength and majesty, the palm tree and rosebush for beauty and grace, the olive tree and plane tree for fruitfulness and resilience, and the aromatic plants for the pleasing and pervasive influence of Wisdom. The terebinth represents spreading influence and enduring presence.{{sfnp, Brunton, 1927, pp=123ff

In the Talmud

''Chokmah'' is also discussed in the

Talmud The Talmud (; ) is the central text of Rabbinic Judaism and the primary source of Jewish religious law (''halakha'') and Jewish theology. Until the advent of Haskalah#Effects, modernity, in nearly all Jewish communities, the Talmud was the cen ...

, representing a high level of wisdom. The Talmudic order of '' Kodshim'', related to sacred things, is described in tractate Shabbat 31a as a significant area of study that imparts ''Chokmah''.{{cite web , title=Shabbat 31a , url=https://www.sefaria.org/Shabbat.31a?lang=bi This reflects the importance of deep scholarly engagement with sacred texts as a path to attaining wisdom.{{sfnp, Wilson, 1901

Practical applications

In practical Kabbalistic practices, Chokmah is approached through meditation and contemplation to gain wisdom and insight. Practitioners focus on developing a deep sense of selflessness, as Chokmah embodies the "power of selflessness" (''koach mah''). This involves visualizing the flow of divine wisdom and seeking to align one's thoughts and actions with higher principles.{{sfnp, Kaplan, 1995

In Western esotericism

In Hermetic Qabalah, the Tree of Life is viewed as if the practitioner is looking outward from within the diagram. This perspective places Chokmah on the practitioner's left, corresponding to the left hemisphere of the brain, often associated with analytical thinking. Chokmah is also considered the root of Jachin, one of the two pillars symbolizing stability and establishment. According to the

Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (), more commonly the Golden Dawn (), was a secret society devoted to the study and practice of occult Hermeticism and metaphysics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known as a magical order, ...

, the name of God associated with Chokmah is Yah, the

archangel Archangels () are the second lowest rank of angel in the Catholic hierarchy of angels, based on and put forward by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite in the 5th or 6th century in his book ''De Coelesti Hierarchia'' (''On the Celestial Hierarchy'') ...

that presides over it is Raziel, who reveals divine secrets. The order of

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s that reside in it are the

("Wheels"), which represent dynamic divine insight. The Heaven of Assiah associated with it is called Mazloth, implying the fulfillment of destiny, and the physical manifestation associated with it is the

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.{{sfnmp, 1a1=Regardie, 1y=1970, 2a1=Regardie, 2y=1999 In

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's '' Liber 777'', Chokmah is associated with the color grey, the four Twos of the

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.{{sfnp, Crowley, 1986, loc=Table I, cols. XV, XIV, XXII, XXXIII, XXXIV, XXXVI, XXXIX, XL, XLIII, XLVI, CLXXXVI He lists its associated opposing qliphah as Ghagiel.{{sfnmp, 1a1=Crowley, 1y=1986, 1p=2, 1loc=Table I, col. VIII, 2a1=Regardie, 2y=1970, 2p=82, 2loc=Fifth knowledge lecture, 3a1=Godwin, 3y=1994, 3p={{page needed, date=July 2024

Paths

The paths connecting Chokmah to other sefirot are significant. The path to Keter is associated with The Fool, symbolizing the initial spark of creation. The path to Binah is linked to The Empress, representing the nurturing of wisdom into understanding. The path to Chesed corresponds to The Hierophant, symbolizing the transmission of divine wisdom through teaching. Lastly, the path to Tiferet is represented by The Emperor, reflecting the integration of wisdom into balanced authority.{{sfnmp, 1a1=Fortune, 1y=2000, 2a1=Crowley, 2y=1969

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