Strong's Lexicon manammim: Delights, pleasant things Original Word: מַנְעַם Word Origin: Derived from the root נָמַם (namam), which means "to be pleasant" or "to be delightful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar concept of delight or pleasure is εὐφροσύνη (euphrosyne), Strong's Greek #2167, which means joy or gladness. Usage: The term "manammim" refers to things that are delightful or pleasant, often used in the context of describing the pleasures or joys that are experienced in life. It conveys a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction derived from various aspects of life, whether material, emotional, or spiritual. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of delight and pleasure was often associated with God's blessings and the abundance of life. The Israelites viewed the good things in life as gifts from God, meant to be enjoyed within the boundaries of His commandments. The idea of delight was not only limited to physical pleasures but also extended to spiritual joy and fulfillment found in a relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naem Definition delicacies, dainties NASB Translation delicacies (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַנְעַמִּים] noun [masculine] plural delicacies, dainities; — only suffix וּבַלאֶֿלְחַם בְּמַנְעַמֵּיהֶם Psalm 141:4. II. נעם (perhaps to be assumed as √ of following, NeMarg. 10; Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dainty From na'em; a delicacy -- dainty. see HEBREW na'em Forms and Transliterations בְּמַנְעַמֵּיהֶֽם׃ במנעמיהם׃ bə·man·‘am·mê·hem bəman‘ammêhem bemanammeiHemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 141:4 HEB: וּבַל־ אֶ֝לְחַ֗ם בְּמַנְעַמֵּיהֶֽם׃ NAS: And do not let me eat of their delicacies. KJV: and let me not eat of their dainties. INT: lest eat of their delicacies 1 Occurrence |
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speak in a low, Gentle voice, 
note, melody; Syriac 
rugivit, 
gentle sound, note; Late Hebrew נְלִימָה melody; Ecclus 45:9 לתת נעימה to make music; compare Hiph`il Ecclesiasticus 47:9b margin). 
