מַחְמָד

mach.madNoun (Masculine)H4261

desire

From: from H2530 (חָמַד);

Short Definition

delightful; hence, a delight, i.e. object of affection or desire

Full Lexicon Entry

desire, desirable thing, pleasant thing

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology H:N-M

DescriptionH:N-M

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezk
3
Lamentations
3
Hosea
2
1 Kings
1
2 Chronicles
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Kings 20:6
  • Ezk 24:16
  • Ezk 24:25
  • Hosea 9:16
  • Lamentations 1:11

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