Strong's Lexicon chemed: Delight, desirable, precious, pleasant Original Word: חֶמֶד Word Origin: Derived from the root חָמַד (chamad), which means "to desire" or "to covet." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1939 (epithymia): Often translated as "desire" or "lust," this Greek term captures the idea of longing or coveting, similar to the Hebrew "chemed." - G2307 (thelēma): Translated as "will" or "desire," it reflects the concept of wanting or wishing for something. Usage: The Hebrew word "chemed" refers to something that is considered delightful, desirable, or precious. It is often used to describe objects or qualities that are highly valued and sought after. The term conveys a sense of deep appreciation and longing for something that is considered beautiful or valuable. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of "chemed" was closely tied to the idea of coveting or desiring something that was not one's own. This is reflected in the Ten Commandments, where coveting is explicitly prohibited. The term also appears in contexts where the beauty and desirability of objects, such as land, possessions, or even wisdom, are highlighted. The cultural emphasis on community and shared values often meant that what was considered "chemed" was not only personally desirable but also held communal significance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chamad Definition desire, delight NASB Translation desirable (3), pleasant (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֶ֫מֶד noun [masculine] desire, delight — absolute ׳ח Amos 5:11+ 4 t.; only after a construct; נְטַעְתֶּם ׳כַּרְמֵיחֿ Amos 5:11vineyards of desire (i.e. delightful vineyards) have ye planted; so read also Isaiah 27:2 (for ᵑ0 כֶּרֶם חֶמֶר) Manuscripts HCT ᵐ5 van d. H Lo Hi Ew De Di Che Du; so of fields ׳שְׁדֵי ח Isaiah 32:12; elsewhere of young men ׳בַּחוּרֵי ח Ezekiel 23:6,12,23 desirable young men = fine, attractive, young men. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance desirable, pleasant Om chamad; delight -- desirable, pleasant. see HEBREW chamad Forms and Transliterations חֶ֕מֶד חֶ֖מֶד חֶ֜מֶד חֶ֣מֶד חמד Chemed ḥe·meḏ ḥemeḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 27:2 HEB: הַה֑וּא כֶּ֥רֶם חֶ֖מֶד עַנּוּ־ לָֽהּ׃ INT: he A vineyard desirable testify Isaiah 32:12 Ezekiel 23:6 Ezekiel 23:12 Ezekiel 23:23 Amos 5:11 6 Occurrences |
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