Strong's Lexicon machmud or machmod: Delight, desirable thing, precious thing, object of desire Original Word: מַחְמֻד Word Origin: Derived from the root חָמַד (chamad), meaning "to desire" or "to covet." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "machmud" is ἐπιθυμία (epithymia), which also means desire or longing. Usage: The Hebrew word "machmud" or "machmod" refers to something that is highly desirable or precious. It is often used to describe objects or qualities that are coveted or cherished. The term can denote physical objects, such as treasures or possessions, as well as abstract qualities, such as beauty or honor. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of desire was closely linked to the value and worth of objects or qualities. Desirable items were often associated with wealth, status, and divine blessing. The term "machmud" reflects the human inclination to seek after and value what is perceived as good or beneficial. This desire, however, could lead to both positive and negative outcomes, depending on whether it aligned with God's will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chamad Definition a desirable or precious thing NASB Translation precious things (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַחְמֹד] noun [masculine] desirable, precious thing; — מַחֲמֻדֶיהָ Lamentations 1:7, מַחֲמוֺדֵיהֶם Lamentations 1:11 Kt (Qr מַחֲמַדֵּיהֶם). Perhaps ׳מַחֲמַדּ to be read in both; compare Sta§ 273 a. I. חמה (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pleasant thing Or machmuwd {makh-mood'}; from chamad; desired; hence, a valuable -- pleasant thing. see HEBREW chamad Forms and Transliterations מַחֲמַדֵּיהֶ֛ם מַחֲמֻדֶ֔יהָ מחמדיה מחמדיהם ma·ḥă·mad·dê·hem ma·ḥă·mu·ḏe·hā machamaddeiHem machamuDeiha maḥămaddêhem maḥămuḏehāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Lamentations 1:7 HEB: וּמְרוּדֶ֔יהָ כֹּ֚ל מַחֲמֻדֶ֔יהָ אֲשֶׁ֥ר הָי֖וּ NAS: all her precious things That were from the days KJV: and of her miseries all her pleasant things that she had in the days INT: and homelessness all her precious after were from Lamentations 1:11 2 Occurrences |
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protect, guard, RSK 136 LagBN 156; DlPr 91; BAS ii. 43 compare an Assyrian ê mû, surround, guard, compare Modern Syriac 
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III. 1 means contract affinity, be joined by affinity, probably denominative) 
