4516. manammim
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manammim: Delights, pleasant things

Original Word: מַנְעַם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: man`am
Pronunciation: mah-nahm-meem
Phonetic Spelling: (man-am')
Definition: Delights, pleasant things
Meaning: a delicacy

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dainty

From na'em; a delicacy -- dainty.

see HEBREW na'em

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from 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 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).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root נָעַם (na'am), which means "to be pleasant" or "to be delightful."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Strong's Greek entry is G1588, ἐκλεκτός (eklektos), which means "chosen" or "elect." While the Greek term does not directly translate to "delicacy," it shares a conceptual link in terms of being set apart or selected for a special purpose, much like delicacies are chosen for their superior quality and desirability.

Usage: The term מַנְעַם is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe items that are considered luxurious or delightful, often in the context of food or other pleasurable experiences.

Context: The Hebrew word מַנְעַם (man'am) appears in the context of describing items that are considered luxurious or delightful. It is derived from the root נָעַם (na'am), which conveys the idea of pleasantness or delight. This term is used to highlight the richness and desirability of certain items, often in the context of food or other pleasurable experiences. In the biblical narrative, delicacies are sometimes associated with abundance and prosperity, serving as a symbol of God's provision and blessing. The use of מַנְעַם underscores the cultural and historical significance of food and luxury in the ancient Near Eastern context, where such items were often reserved for special occasions or for those of high status.

Forms and Transliterations
בְּמַנְעַמֵּיהֶֽם׃ במנעמיהם׃ bə·man·‘am·mê·hem bəman‘ammêhem bemanammeiHem
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Englishman'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

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Strong's Hebrew 4516
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bə·man·‘am·mê·hem — 1 Occ.















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