Strong's Lexicon chephes: Delight, pleasure, desire Original Word: חֵפֶשׂ Word Origin: Derived from the root חָפֵץ (chafets), which means "to delight in" or "to desire." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2106 (eudokeō): To be well pleased, to take delight - G2309 (thelō): To will, to wish, to desire Usage: The Hebrew word "chephes" primarily conveys the idea of delight or pleasure. It is used to express what is pleasing or desirable, often in the context of God's will or human desires. The term can refer to both material and spiritual delights, indicating what one finds joy or satisfaction in. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of "chephes" was closely tied to the idea of what is good and desirable according to God's standards. It reflects a worldview where true delight is found in alignment with divine will and purpose. The term is often used in wisdom literature, emphasizing the pursuit of what is truly valuable and satisfying in life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chaphas Definition a device, plot NASB Translation plot (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֵ֫פֶשׂ noun [masculine] a (shrewd) device, plot, only in מְחֻמָּשׂ ׳תָּֽמְנוּ ח Psalm 64:7 (compare חָפַשׂ above) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance search From chaphas; something covert, i.e. A trick -- search. see HEBREW chaphas Forms and Transliterations מְחֻפָּ֑שׂ מחפש mə·ḥup·pāś mechupPas məḥuppāśLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 64:6 HEB: תַּ֭מְנוּ חֵ֣פֶשׂ מְחֻפָּ֑שׂ וְקֶ֥רֶב אִ֝֗ישׁ NAS: with a well-conceived plot; For the inward thought KJV: a diligent search: both the inward INT: are ready A well-conceived plot the inward of a man 1 Occurrence |
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