/Hebrew/H5276

Strong's H5276 · Hebrew

נָעֵם

nâʻêm · /naw-ame'/

Number

H5276

Language

Hebrew

Original word

נָעֵם

Transliteration

nâʻêm

Pronunciation

naw-ame'

KJV occurrences

8 verses

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.

pleasant5×

beauty1×

delight1×

sweet1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis1 verse

Genesis 49:15

And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.

2 Samuel1 verse

2 Samuel 1:26

I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.

Psalms1 verse

Psalms 141:6

When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.

Proverbs3 verses

Proverbs 2:10

When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

Proverbs 9:17

Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.

Proverbs 24:25

But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

Song of Solomon1 verse

Song of Solomon 7:6

How fair and how pleasant art thou, O love, for delights!

Ezekiel1 verse

Ezekiel 32:19

Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with the uncircumcised.

Topics that use this word

Temptation Young Men Adultery Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God Chastity Children Fool Harlot Hell Ignorance Lasciviousness Patriarchal Government

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;