Strong’s H2530

חָמַד

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chamad

Pronunciation

khaw-MAD

Definition

To desire, to covet, to take pleasure in, to delight in

Meaning

to delight in

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chamad" primarily conveys the idea of strong desire or longing, often with a connotation of coveting or lusting after something that is not rightfully one's own. It can also imply taking pleasure or delight in something. In the context of the Ten Commandments, it is used to prohibit coveting what belongs to one's neighbor, highlighting the moral and ethical boundaries set by God for His people.

Bible references

Genesis 2:9;Genesis 3:6;Exodus 20:17;Exodus 20:17;Exodus 34:24;Deuteronomy 5:21;Deuteronomy 7:25;Joshua 7:21;2 Chronicles 20:25;Job 20:20;Psalm 19:10;Psalm 39:11;Psalm 68:16;Proverbs 1:22;Proverbs 6:25;Proverbs 12:12;Proverbs 21:20;Songs 2:3;Isaiah 1:29;Isaiah 44:9;Isaiah 53:2;Daniel 9:23;Daniel 10:3;Daniel 10:11;Daniel 10:19