Strong's Lexicon shaashuim: Delights, pleasures Original Word: שַׁעְשֻׁעַ Word Origin: Derived from the root שׁעע (sha'a), which conveys the idea of delight or enjoyment. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of delight can be related to Greek words such as εὐδοκία (eudokia - Strong's 2107), meaning good pleasure or delight. Usage: The term "shaashuim" refers to things that bring joy, delight, or pleasure. It is often used in the context of spiritual or emotional enjoyment, rather than physical or material pleasure. The word captures the essence of deep, satisfying joy that comes from a relationship with God and His wisdom. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of delight was closely tied to one's relationship with God and adherence to His commandments. The Israelites found joy in the Law of the Lord, which was seen as a source of wisdom and guidance. This delight was not merely an emotional response but a profound appreciation for the divine order and purpose in life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaa Definition a delight NASB Translation delight (7), delightful (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שַׁעֲשֻׁעִים], שׁוּעִים- noun [masculine] plural intensive delight (BaNB 206); — absolute שׁוּעִים- Jeremiah 31:20; Proverbs 8:30; suffix שׁוּעָיו- Isaiah 5:7, usually שֻׁעַי- Proverbs 8:31; Psalm 119:24, שֻׁעָ֑י- Psalm 119:77 3t.; — delight, in phrase ׳נְטַע שׁ Isaiah 5:7 the planting of his delight (in which he took delight), so ׳יֶלֶד שׁ Jeremiah 31:20 ("" בֵּן יַקִּיר); אֶתֿ ׳שׁ Proverbs 8:31 my delight (was) with the sons of men; elsewhere = object of delight, of wisdom Proverbs 8:30; God's law, etc., Psalm 119:24; Psalm 119:77; Psalm 119:92; Psalm 119:143; Psalm 119:174. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance delight, pleasure From sha'a'; enjoyment -- delight, pleasure. see HEBREW sha'a' Forms and Transliterations וְ֝שַׁעֲשֻׁעַ֗י ושעשעי עשעים שַֽׁעֲשֻׁעָֽי׃ שַׁ֭עֲשֻׁעִים שַׁעֲשֻׁעִ֔ים שַׁעֲשֻׁעָ֑י שַׁעֲשֻׁעָ֗י שַׁעֲשֻׁעָֽי׃ שַׁעֲשׁוּעָ֑יו שעשועיו שעשעי שעשעי׃ שעשעים ‘ă·šu·‘îm ‘ăšu‘îm ashuim ša‘ăšū‘āw ša‘ăšu‘āy ša‘ăšu‘îm ša·‘ă·šū·‘āw ša·‘ă·šu·‘āy ša·‘ă·šu·‘îm shaashuAi shaashuAv shaashuIm veshaashuAi wə·ša·‘ă·šu·‘ay wəša‘ăšu‘ayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 119:24 HEB: גַּֽם־ עֵ֭דֹתֶיךָ שַׁעֲשֻׁעָ֗י אַנְשֵׁ֥י עֲצָתִֽי׃ NAS: also are my delight; [They are] my counselors. KJV: Thy testimonies also [are] my delight [and] my counsellors. INT: also your testimonies are my delight another advice Psalm 119:77 Psalm 119:92 Psalm 119:143 Psalm 119:174 Proverbs 8:30 Proverbs 8:31 Isaiah 5:7 Jeremiah 31:20 9 Occurrences |
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