# shrewd

## Related Ideas:

crafty

## Definition:

The term "shrewd" describes a person who is intelligent and clever, especially in practical matters.

* Often the term "shrewd" has a meaning that is partly negative since it usually also involves being selfish.
* A shrewd person is usually focused on helping himself, not others.
* Other ways to translate this term could include "cunning" or "crafty" or "smart" or "clever," depending on the context.
* A "crafty" person knows how to deceive others so they will do what he wants them to do.

## Bible References:

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H2450, H6175, H6191, G5429

## Forms Found in the English ULB:

crafty, shrewd, shrewdly