◄ 4516. manammim ►
Strong's Lexicon manammim: Delights, pleasant things Original Word: מַנְעַם Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: man`am Pronunciation: mah-nahm-meem Phonetic Spelling: (man-am') Definition: a delicacy Meaning: A delicacy; something that is considered delightful or pleasing, often in the context of food or other luxurious items. Word Origin: Derived from the root נָעַם (na'am), which means "to be pleasant" or "to be delightful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Strong's Greek entry is G1588, ἐκλεκτός (eklektos), which means "chosen" or "elect." While the Greek term does not directly translate to "delicacy," it shares a conceptual link in terms of being set apart or selected for a special purpose, much like delicacies are chosen for their superior quality and desirability. Usage: The term מַנְעַם is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe items that are considered luxurious or delightful, often in the context of food or other pleasurable experiences. Context: The Hebrew word מַנְעַם (man'am) appears in the context of describing items that are considered luxurious or delightful. It is derived from the root נָעַם (na'am), which conveys the idea of pleasantness or delight. This term is used to highlight the richness and desirability of certain items, often in the context of food or other pleasurable experiences. In the biblical narrative, delicacies are sometimes associated with abundance and prosperity, serving as a symbol of God's provision and blessing. The use of מַנְעַם underscores the cultural and historical significance of food and luxury in the ancient Near Eastern context, where such items were often reserved for special occasions or for those of high status. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from naem Definition delicacies, dainties NASB Translation delicacies (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַנְעַמִּים] noun [masculine] plural delicacies, dainities; — only suffix וּבַלאֶֿלְחַם בְּמַנְעַמֵּיהֶם Psalm 141:4. II. נעם (perhaps to be assumed as √ of following, NeMarg. 10; Arabic speak in a low, Gentle voice, note, melody; Syriac rugivit, gentle sound, note; Late Hebrew נְלִימָה melody; Ecclus 45:9 לתת נעימה to make music; compare Hiph`il Ecclesiasticus 47:9b margin). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dainty From na'em; a delicacy -- dainty. see HEBREW na'em Forms and Transliterations בְּמַנְעַמֵּיהֶֽם׃ במנעמיהם׃ bə·man·‘am·mê·hem bəman‘ammêhem bemanammeiHem Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 141:4 HEB: וּבַל־ אֶ֝לְחַ֗ם בְּמַנְעַמֵּיהֶֽם׃ NAS: And do not let me eat of their delicacies. KJV: and let me not eat of their dainties. INT: lest eat of their delicacies 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4516 1 Occurrence bə·man·‘am·mê·hem — 1 Occ.