וּ/מַחְמַ֣ל
𐤅/𐤌𐤇𐤌𐤋
machmâl
and the delight
An object or person that is precious, dear, or cherished, usually indicating one held in special affection or esteem (as in something beloved or particularly prized). Limited attestation suggests the sense centers on that which is regarded as valuable for emotional or personal reasons.
Ezekiel 24:21 · Word #16
Lexicon H4263
| Lemma | מַחְמָל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤇𐤌𐤋 |
| Transliteration | machmâl |
| Strong's | H4263 |
| Definition | An object or person that is precious, dear, or cherished, usually indicating one held in special affection or esteem (as in something beloved or particularly prized). Limited attestation suggests the sense centers on that which is regarded as valuable for emotional or personal reasons. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and the delight |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4263-01
cherished-thing of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from חמל, expressing that which is spared or held in compassion—thus something cherished or precious. The masculine singular construct state is reflected by "of," indicating it stands in relationship to a following noun. |
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