Strong’s H4261

מַחְמָד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

machmad

Pronunciation

makh-MAD

Definition

Desire, precious, beloved, desirable thing

Meaning

delightful, a delight, object of affection, desire

Usage

The Hebrew word "machmad" generally refers to something that is highly desired or cherished. It is often used to describe objects or qualities that are precious or beloved. The term can be applied to material possessions, people, or abstract qualities that are considered valuable or desirable.

Bible references

1 Kings 20:6;2 Chronicles 36:19;Songs 5:16;Isaiah 64:11;Lamentations 1:10;Lamentations 2:4;Ezekiel 24:16;Ezekiel 24:21;Ezekiel 24:25;Hosea 9:6;Hosea 9:16;Joel 3:5