Strong's H5276 · Hebrew
נָעֵם
nâʻêm · /naw-ame'/
Definition
to be agreeable (literally or figuratively)
KJV: pass in beauty, be delight, be pleasant, be sweet.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָעֵם across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms1 verse
Proverbs3 verses
When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
Proverbs 9:17Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. eaten: Heb. of secrecies
Proverbs 24:25But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. a good: Heb. a blessing of good
Song of Solomon1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5276 (nâʻêm) mean?
to be agreeable (literally or figuratively)
How many times does H5276 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5276 (נָעֵם) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “pleasant.”
How is nâʻêm translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5276 is rendered as “pleasant” (5×), “beauty” (1×), “delight” (1×), “sweet” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word נָעֵם come from?
a primitive root;