Strong's H2837 · Hebrew
חֵשֶׁק
chêsheq · /khay'-shek/
Definition
delight
KJV: desire, pleasure.
Root / derivation: from H2836 (חָשַׁק);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֵשֶׁק across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Kings2 verses
And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to do,
1 Kings 9:19And all the cities of store that Solomon had, and cities for his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion. that which: Heb. the desire of Solomon which he desired
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2837 (chêsheq) mean?
delight
How many times does H2837 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2837 (חֵשֶׁק) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “desire.”
How is chêsheq translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2837 is rendered as “desire” (1×), “pleasure” (1×), “that” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חֵשֶׁק come from?
from H2836 (חָשַׁק);