Strong's Lexicon chesheq: Desire, delight, affection Original Word: חֵשֶׁק Word Origin: Derived from the root חָשַׁק (chashaq), which means "to cling" or "to desire." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chesheq," similar concepts of desire and affection can be found in Greek words such as ἐπιθυμία (epithymia - Strong's G1939), which means desire or longing, often with a focus on the moral implications of such desires. Usage: The Hebrew word "chesheq" primarily denotes a strong desire or affection. It is often used to express a deep emotional attachment or longing, whether it be for people, objects, or pursuits. In the biblical context, it can refer to both positive and negative desires, depending on the object of affection. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, emotions and desires were often expressed in terms of physical actions, such as clinging or holding fast. The concept of "chesheq" reflects this cultural understanding, emphasizing the intensity and depth of one's emotional attachment. In the biblical narrative, desires were seen as powerful motivators that could lead individuals closer to God or away from Him, depending on their nature and focus. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chashaq Definition desire NASB Translation all (1), desired* (1), longed (1), pleased* (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֵ֫שֶׁק noun masculine desire = thing desired — construct חֵשֶׁק שְׁלֹמֹה 1 Kings 9:19 2Chronicles 8:6; 1 Kings 9:1; suffix נֶשֶׁף חִשְׁקִי Isaiah 21:4 the twilight of my pleasure . Strong's Exhaustive Concordance desire, pleasure From chashaq; delight -- desire, pleasure. see HEBREW chashaq Forms and Transliterations חִשְׁקִ֔י חֵ֣שֶׁק חשק חשקי Cheshek chishKi ḥê·šeq ḥêšeq ḥiš·qî ḥišqîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 9:1 HEB: וְאֵת֙ כָּל־ חֵ֣שֶׁק שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה אֲשֶׁ֥ר NAS: and all that Solomon desired to do, KJV: and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased INT: and the king's and all desire Solomon which 1 Kings 9:19 2 Chronicles 8:6 Isaiah 21:4 4 Occurrences |
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