Strong's Lexicon taanug: Delight, Pleasure Original Word: תַּעֲנוּג Word Origin: Derived from the root עָנַג (anag), which means "to be soft, delicate, or to take delight." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2237 (hēdonē): Often translated as "pleasure" or "desire," this Greek term shares a similar connotation of delight and enjoyment, though it can also carry a negative sense of indulgence in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "taanug" refers to a sense of delight or pleasure. It is often used to describe the joy and satisfaction found in various aspects of life, such as relationships, spiritual experiences, or the beauty of creation. The term conveys a sense of deep, fulfilling enjoyment that aligns with God's blessings and purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, "taanug" was associated with the blessings and joys of life that were seen as gifts from God. The concept of delight was not merely about physical pleasure but encompassed a holistic sense of well-being and contentment. This understanding was deeply rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where true delight was found in obedience and communion with the Creator. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anog Definition daintiness, luxury, exquisite delight NASB Translation charms (1), delight (1), luxury (1), pleasant (1), pleasures (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תַּעֲנוּג noun [masculine] daintiness, luxury, exquisite delight; — 1 luxury: ׳ת Proverbs 19:10; elsewhere plural; construct תַּעֲנֻגוֺת Ecclesiastes 2:8. 2 suffix בְּנֵי תַּעֲנוּנָ֑יִךְ Micah 1:16 thy dainty sons; בֵּית תַּעֲנֻגֶיהָ Micah 2:9 her (their) dainty house(s), > of tender love (reading בְּנֵי Micah 2:9 We Now. 3 delight of love, plural absolute בַּתַּעֲנוּגִים Cant 7:7 (PerlesAnal. 22 f. conjecture בַּת עַמִּינָדָב). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance delicate, delight, pleasant Or taanug {tah-an-oog'}; and (feminine) taeanugah {tah-ah-oog-aw'}; from anag; luxury -- delicate, delight, pleasant. see HEBREW anag Forms and Transliterations בַּתַּֽעֲנוּגִֽים׃ בתענוגים׃ וְתַעֲנוּגֹ֛ת ותענוגת תַּֽעֲנֻגֶ֑יהָ תַּעֲנ֑וּג תַּעֲנוּגָ֑יִךְ תענגיה תענוג תענוגיך bat·ta·‘ă·nū·ḡîm batta‘ănūḡîm batTaanuGim ta‘ănūḡ ta‘ănūḡāyiḵ ta‘ănuḡehā ta·‘ă·nū·ḡā·yiḵ ta·‘ă·nu·ḡe·hā ta·‘ă·nūḡ taaNug taanuGayich taanuGeiha vetaanuGot wə·ṯa·‘ă·nū·ḡōṯ wəṯa‘ănūḡōṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 19:10 HEB: נָאוֶ֣ה לִכְסִ֣יל תַּעֲנ֑וּג אַ֝֗ף כִּֽי־ NAS: Luxury is not fitting for a fool; KJV: Delight is not seemly for a fool; INT: fitting A fool Luxury less for Ecclesiastes 2:8 Songs 7:6 Micah 1:16 Micah 2:9 5 Occurrences |