נֶחְמָ֣ד
𐤍𐤇𐤌𐤃
châmad
precious
To desire, take pleasure in, or find something attractive or appealing, often with an emotional component of wanting to possess, enjoy, or experience the object. In various contexts, חָמַד refers to both positive and negative desires; it is used for legitimate longing, as well as for coveting or inappropriate craving. The term encompasses both the attraction to the inherent qualities of the object (beauty, value, pleasantness) and the corresponding response of longing or wishing to possess.
Proverbs 21:20 · Word #2
Lexicon H2530
| Lemma | חָמַד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤌𐤃 |
| Transliteration | châmad |
| Strong's | H2530 |
| Definition | To desire, take pleasure in, or find something attractive or appealing, often with an emotional component of wanting to possess, enjoy, or experience the object. In various contexts, חָמַד refers to both positive and negative desires; it is used for legitimate longing, as well as for coveting or inappropriate craving. The term encompasses both the attraction to the inherent qualities of the object (beauty, value, pleasantness) and the corresponding response of longing or wishing to possess. |
Morphology HVNrmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | N — Niphal — Simple passive or reflexive |
| Conjugation | r — Participle Active — The one doing the action |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | precious |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2530-09
desired one
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Niphal stem, active participle; masculine singular absolute. Functions as a verbal adjective meaning "being desired" or "desirable." |
| Rendering Rationale | The Niphal participle conveys a passive or stative sense, meaning "one who is desired" or "that which is found desirable." Rendering it as "desired one" preserves the root idea of longing or attraction while reflecting the masculine singular participial form. |
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