חֲפֵצִים֙
𐤇𐤐𐤑𐤉𐤌
châphêts
delight in
An adjective and sometimes verbal noun meaning 'taking pleasure in, delighted with, willing, desiring.' It describes a state of being inclined toward or having a favorable disposition toward something or someone, often with the nuance of genuine enjoyment or volitional desire. In other contexts, it refers to one who is willing or disposed to do something, rather than simply consenting or permitting.
Malachi 3:1 · Word #19
Lexicon H2655
| Lemma | חָפֵץ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤐𐤑 |
| Transliteration | châphêts |
| Strong's | H2655 |
| Definition | An adjective and sometimes verbal noun meaning 'taking pleasure in, delighted with, willing, desiring.' It describes a state of being inclined toward or having a favorable disposition toward something or someone, often with the nuance of genuine enjoyment or volitional desire. In other contexts, it refers to one who is willing or disposed to do something, rather than simply consenting or permitting. |
Morphology HAampa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | delight in |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2655-04
delighting ones
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural, absolute state; stative adjective functioning substantivally. |
| Rendering Rationale | The masculine plural adjective is rendered substantivally as "delighting ones," preserving the stative sense of being disposed toward or taking pleasure in something. The plural form is reflected by "ones," maintaining the masculine plural morphology. |
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