מַחֲמַדֵּ֥י
𐤌𐤇𐤌𐤃𐤉
machmâd
precious
An object or person that is valued as precious or desirable, often referring to something highly esteemed, cherished, or attractive. The term is used both concretely (e.g., treasures, valuable possessions) and abstractly (that which is emotionally or aesthetically pleasing, attractive, or delightful).
Hosea 9:16 · Word #13
Lexicon H4261
| Lemma | מַחְמָד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤇𐤌𐤃 |
| Transliteration | machmâd |
| Strong's | H4261 |
| Definition | An object or person that is valued as precious or desirable, often referring to something highly esteemed, cherished, or attractive. The term is used both concretely (e.g., treasures, valuable possessions) and abstractly (that which is emotionally or aesthetically pleasing, attractive, or delightful). |
Morphology HNcmpc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | precious |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4261-01
desired treasures of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun in construct state (HNcmpc) from מַחְמָד. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מַחְמָד denotes that which is desired or cherished. In the masculine plural construct form, it signifies multiple objects characterized by desirability, linked to a following noun, hence "desired treasures of." |
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