Strong's H5273 · Hebrew
נָעִים
nâʻîym · /naw-eem'/
Definition
delightful (objective or subjective, literal or figurative)
KJV: pleasant(-ure), sweet.
Root / derivation: from H5276 (נָעֵם);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָעִים across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Samuel2 verses
Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. pleasant: or, sweet
2 Samuel 23:1Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
Psalms6 verses
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Psalms 16:11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Psalms 81:2Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery.
Psalms 133:1A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! together: Heb. even together
Psalms 135:3Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
Psalms 147:1Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
Proverbs3 verses
For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. within: Heb. in thy belly
Proverbs 23:8The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.
Proverbs 24:4And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5273 (nâʻîym) mean?
delightful (objective or subjective, literal or figurative)
How many times does H5273 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5273 (נָעִים) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “pleasant.”
How is nâʻîym translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5273 is rendered as “pleasant” (8×), “pleasures” (2×), “sweet” (2×), “thing” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word נָעִים come from?
from H5276 (נָעֵם);