Strong's Lexicon maadan or maadannah: Delicacy, Delight, Luxurious Food Original Word: מַעֲדָן Word Origin: Derived from the root עָדַן (adan), meaning "to be soft or pleasant." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of delicacies or luxurious foods can be related to Greek terms such as "τρυφή" (tryphe - Strong's G5172), meaning luxury or indulgence. Usage: The Hebrew word "maadan" or "maadannah" refers to items of luxury or delicacies, often associated with rich, sumptuous foods or delightful experiences. It conveys the idea of something that is pleasing to the senses, particularly in the context of food and drink. This term is used to describe the abundance and richness of provisions, often in a context of blessing or prosperity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, food was not only a necessity but also a symbol of wealth and divine blessing. Feasts and banquets were significant social and religious events, where delicacies were served to honor guests and celebrate occasions. The consumption of luxurious foods was often associated with royalty, nobility, and times of peace and prosperity. The term "maadan" reflects the cultural importance of hospitality and the sharing of abundance as a sign of God's favor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as eden Definition a dainty (food), delight NASB Translation dainties (1), delicacies (1), delight (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַעֲדָן] noun [masculine] dainty (food), delight only plural; — מַעֲדַגֵּי מֶלָךְ Genesis 49:20 royal dainties; הָאֹכְלִים לְמַעֲדַנִּים Lamentations 4:5 those who ate (according to dainties) daintily; more Generally וְיִתֵּן מַעֲדַנִּים לְנַפְשֶׁ֑ךָ Proverbs 29:17 he shall give delight to thy soul ("" וִינִידֶ֑ךָ). — מַעֲדַנּוֺת, also below ענד. II. עדן (√ of following; compare perhaps Assyrian edinu, plain (in word-lists), SchrCot Genesis 2:8, DlPa 79 f.; other views see DiGenesis 2:8). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dainty, delicately, delight Or (feminine) maadannah {mah-ad-an-naw'}; from adan; a delicacy or (abstractly) pleasure (adverbially, cheerfully) -- dainty, delicately, delight. see HEBREW adan Forms and Transliterations לְמַ֣עֲדַנִּ֔ים למעדנים מַֽעֲדַנֵּי־ מַעֲדַנִּ֣ים מַעֲדַנֹּ֑ת מעדני־ מעדנים מעדנת lə·ma·‘ă·ḏan·nîm ləma‘ăḏannîm leMaadanNim ma‘ăḏannê- ma‘ăḏannîm ma‘ăḏannōṯ ma·‘ă·ḏan·nê- ma·‘ă·ḏan·nîm ma·‘ă·ḏan·nōṯ maadannei maadanNim maadanNotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 49:20 HEB: וְה֥וּא יִתֵּ֖ן מַֽעֲדַנֵּי־ מֶֽלֶךְ׃ ס NAS: And he will yield royal dainties. KJV: and he shall yield royal dainties. INT: and he will yield dainties royal 1 Samuel 15:32 Proverbs 29:17 Lamentations 4:5 4 Occurrences |
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