The meaning of “חֵשֶׁק”
Understanding chêsheq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
desire, pleasure. - delight 1) desire, thing desired
חֵשֶׁק
desire, pleasure. - delight 1) desire, thing desired
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 9:1 | “And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the Lord, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do,” Word: חֵשֶׁק (chêsheq) | |
| 1 Kings 9:19 | “And all the cities of store that Solomon had, and cities for his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.” Word: חֵשֶׁק (chêsheq) | |
| Isaiah 21:4 | “My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure hath he turned into fear unto me.” Word: חֵשֶׁק (chêsheq) |
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