Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2530

Strong's H2530 · Hebrew

חָמַד

châmad · /khaw-mad'/

Number
H2530
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָמַד
Transliteration
châmad
Pronunciation
khaw-mad'
KJV occurrences
16 verses

Definition

to delight in

KJV: beauty, greatly beloved, covet, delectable thing, ([idiom] great) delight, desire, goodly, lust, (be) pleasant (thing), precious (thing).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָמַד across 16 verses.

desired4×
desire3×
covet2×
delight2×
desireth2×
beauty1×
coveted1×
Lust1×
pleasant1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis2 verses
Exodus2 verses
Deuteronomy2 verses
Joshua1 verse
Job1 verse
Psalms3 verses
Proverbs4 verses
Song of Solomon1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2530 (châmad) mean?

to delight in

How many times does H2530 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2530 (חָמַד) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “desired.”

How is châmad translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2530 is rendered as “desired” (4×), “desire” (3×), “covet” (2×), “delight” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word חָמַד come from?

a primitive root;