חֶ֣מֶד
𐤇𐤌𐤃
chemed
pleasant
A desirable object or thing; that which is precious, coveted, or considered a delight. Refers to objects or possessions that are esteemed as highly attractive or valuable, and which evoke strong desire or longing. In some contexts, the term can also refer to the quality of being desirable or something that brings delight, but the main reference is to the object or substance that is desired.
Amos 5:11 · Word #17
Lexicon H2531
| Lemma | חֶמֶד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤌𐤃 |
| Transliteration | chemed |
| Strong's | H2531 |
| Definition | A desirable object or thing; that which is precious, coveted, or considered a delight. Refers to objects or possessions that are esteemed as highly attractive or valuable, and which evoke strong desire or longing. In some contexts, the term can also refer to the quality of being desirable or something that brings delight, but the main reference is to the object or substance that is desired. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | pleasant |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2531-01
precious thing
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine, singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root חמד, expressing desire or delight, and denotes the concrete object that evokes such desire. "Precious thing" preserves the sense of something esteemed and longed for, while reflecting the masculine singular absolute form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
a delight
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Standardized from "precious thing". |