חֲמוּדֹ֖ת
𐤇𐤌𐤅𐤃𐤕
chemdâh
precious
A state or quality of being highly desirable, pleasurable, or precious; something or someone regarded with strong positive regard, delight, or longing. The word conveys both the idea of something that is outwardly attractive and valued (such as valuable objects, produce, or possessions) and the internal feeling of desire or delight directed toward such things. In some contexts, it also suggests coveting or longing for something.
Ezra 8:27 · Word #11
Lexicon H2532
| Lemma | חֶמְדָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤌𐤃𐤄 |
| Transliteration | chemdâh |
| Strong's | H2532 |
| Definition | A state or quality of being highly desirable, pleasurable, or precious; something or someone regarded with strong positive regard, delight, or longing. The word conveys both the idea of something that is outwardly attractive and valued (such as valuable objects, produce, or possessions) and the internal feeling of desire or delight directed toward such things. In some contexts, it also suggests coveting or longing for something. |
Morphology HNcfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | precious |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2532-01
desirable things
| Morphological Notes | Feminine plural common noun, absolute state, derived from the root חמד. |
| Rendering Rationale | The feminine plural noun form denotes objects characterized by desirability or delight. Rendering it as "desirable things" preserves the root sense of attraction and longing while reflecting the plural feminine morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
precious things
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Precious things' is both idiomatic and specific, aligning with the context of valuable temple items; P1 'desirable things' can also be correct but 'precious' is clearer in the context of high-value offerings. |