נֹ֫עַם
no.am
“pleasantness”
Definition
agreeableness, i.e. delight, suitableness, splendor or grace
from H5276 (נָעֵם);
- kindness, pleasantness, delightfulness, beauty, favour 1a) delightfulness 1b) symbolic name of one of two staves 1c) pleasantness
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Masculine)
H:N-M
H:N-M
Occurrences
נֹ֫עַם appears 7 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked,but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
Pleasant words are a honeycomb,sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
All her ways are pleasant,and all her paths are peaceful.
One thing I have asked of the LORD;this is what I desire:to dwell in the house of the LORDall the days of my life,to gaze on the beauty of the LORDand seek Him in His temple.
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us;establish for us the work of our hands—yes, establish the work of our hands!
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