מַעֲדָן
ma.a.dandelicacyHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine3 occurrences3 books3 verses
Definition
or (feminine) מַעֲדַנָּה; from H5727; a delicacy or (abstractly) pleasure (adverbially, cheerfully)
Traditional renderings: dainty, delicately, delight.
Traditional renderings: dainty, delicately, delight.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Genesis 49:20מַֽעֲדַנֵּי־ · delicaciesAsher’s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies.
- Proverbs 29:17מַעֲדַנִּ֣ים · delightDiscipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
- Lamentations 4:5לְמַ֣עֲדַנִּ֔ים · delicaciesThose who once ate delicacies are destitute in the streets; those brought up in crimson huddle in ash heaps.