חָמַד

cha.madVerbH2530

to desire

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to delight in

Full Lexicon Entry

v 1) to desire, covet, take pleasure in, delight in 1a) (Qal) to desire 1b) (Niphal) to be desirable 1c) (Piel) to delight greatly, desire greatly

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

21 times

Appears 21 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Proverbs
4
Isaiah
3
Daniel
2
Deuteronomy
2
Exodus
2

Key Passages

  • 2 Chronicles 20:25
  • Deuteronomy 7:25
  • Genesis 2:9
  • Isaiah 53:2
  • Proverbs 1:22

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