Strong's Lexicon machmal: Desire, precious, beloved, desirable thing Original Word: מַחְמָל Word Origin: Derived from the root חָמַד (chamad), meaning "to desire" or "to covet." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1939 (epithymia): Often translated as "desire" or "lust," reflecting a similar range of meanings from positive longing to negative covetousness. - G2307 (thelema): Meaning "will" or "desire," often used in the context of God's will or human desires. Usage: The Hebrew word "machmad" is used to denote something that is precious, desirable, or beloved. It often refers to objects or people that are highly valued or cherished. The term can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on whether the desire is appropriate or misplaced. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of desire was multifaceted, encompassing both legitimate longing for good things and covetousness for what belongs to others. The word "machmad" reflects this duality, as it can describe both the beauty and value of something cherished and the potential for idolatry or misplaced affection. In the biblical context, what is considered "desirable" often reflects one's values and priorities, which are expected to align with God's commandments. Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַחְמָל] noun [masculine] thing pitied, object of compassion, only construct מַחְמַד עיניכם וּמַחְמַל נַפְשְׁכֶם Ezekiel 24:21 object of your eyes' desire, and of your soul's compassion. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pitieth From chamal; properly, sympathy; (by paronomasia with machmad) delight -- pitieth. see HEBREW chamal see HEBREW machmad Forms and Transliterations וּמַחְמַ֣ל ומחמל ū·maḥ·mal umachMal ūmaḥmalLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 24:21 HEB: מַחְמַ֥ד עֵֽינֵיכֶ֖ם וּמַחְמַ֣ל נַפְשְׁכֶ֑ם וּבְנֵיכֶ֧ם NAS: of your eyes and the delight of your soul; KJV: and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons INT: the desire of your eyes and the delight of your soul and your sons 1 Occurrence |
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