מֶ֫גֶד
me.gedexcellenceHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine8 occurrences2 books7 verses
Definition
from an unused root probably meaning to be eminent; properly, a distinguished thing; hence something valuable, as a product or fruit
Traditional renderings: pleasant, precious fruit (thing).
Traditional renderings: pleasant, precious fruit (thing).
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מֶ֫גֶד:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
8 total
- Deuteronomy 33:13מִמֶּ֤גֶד · with the preciousConcerning Joseph he said: “May his land be blessed by the LORD with the precious dew from heaven above and the deep waters that lie beneath,
- Deuteronomy 33:14וּמִמֶּ֖גֶד · with the bountiful; וּמִמֶּ֖גֶד · and the abundant…with the bountiful harvest from the sun and the abundant yield of the seasons,
- Deuteronomy 33:15וּמִמֶּ֖גֶד · and the bounty…with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills,
- Deuteronomy 33:16וּמִמֶּ֗גֶד · with the choice gifts…with the choice gifts of the land and everything in it, and with the favor of Him who dwelt in the burning bush. May these rest on the head of Joseph and crown the brow of the prince of his brothers.
- Song of Solomon 4:13מְגָדִ֑ים · the choicestYour branches are an orchard of pomegranates with the choicest of fruits, with henna and nard,
- Song of Solomon 4:16מְגָדָֽיו׃ · its choicestAwake, O north wind, and come, O south wind. Breathe on my garden and spread the fragrance of its spices. Let my beloved come into his garden and taste its choicest fruits.
- Song of Solomon 7:13מְגָדִ֔ים · delicacyThe mandrakes send forth a fragrance, and at our door is every delicacy, new as well as old, that I have treasured up for you, my beloved.