Strong's Lexicon ma'adannah: Delicacy, Delight Original Word: מַעֲדַנָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root עָדַן (adan), meaning "to be soft or pleasant." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of delicacies or delights can be related to Greek words such as τρυφή (truphe), meaning "luxury" or "delight." Usage: The Hebrew word "ma'adannah" refers to something that is considered a delicacy or a delight, often in the context of food or other pleasurable items. It conveys the idea of something that is luxurious or highly enjoyable, typically associated with abundance and prosperity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, food was not only a necessity but also a symbol of God's provision and blessing. Delicacies were often reserved for special occasions, feasts, or offerings, reflecting the abundance and goodness of God's creation. The consumption of such delights was a way to celebrate and give thanks for God's generosity. Brown-Driver-Briggs מַעֲדַנּוֺת noun [feminine] plural Job 38:31 see below ענד; מַעֲדַנֹּת 1 Samuel 15:32 is dubious; = above, as adverb accusative in bonds, fetters, Ki Gr Klo; ᵑ7 Symm Dr assign to √ עדן = delicately, voluptuously; but ᵐ5 τρέμων, whence LagProph. Chald. li proposes מְעֹדַנִּת (compare אֲחֹרַנִּית) √ מעד = totteringly, so HPS. מַעְדֵּר see עדר. מעה (√ of following; meaning dubious). מַעֲדַנּוֺת noun feminine plural bonds, bands; so apparently כִּימָה ׳הַתְקַשֵּׁר מ Job 38:31 (by metath. or error from √ ענד, see Di Bu). — 1 Samuel 15:32 see ׳מ above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance influence By transitive from anad; a bond, i.e. Group -- influence. see HEBREW anad Forms and Transliterations מַעֲדַנּ֣וֹת מעדנות ma‘ăḏannōwṯ ma·‘ă·ḏan·nō·wṯ maadanNotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 38:31 HEB: הַֽ֭תְקַשֵּׁר מַעֲדַנּ֣וֹת כִּימָ֑ה אֽוֹ־ NAS: Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades, KJV: Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, INT: bind the chains of the Pleiades Or 1 Occurrence |
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