Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of תַּעֲנוּג

Understanding taʻănûwg reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

or תַּעֲנֻג taʻănug (tah-an-oog'); and (feminine) תַּעֲנֻגָה taʻănugâh (tah-ah-oog-aw'); from עָנַג delicate, delight, p...

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תַּעֲנוּג

Phonetictah-an-oog'
Transliterationtaʻănûwg
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
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or תַּעֲנֻג taʻănug (tah-an-oog'); and (feminine) תַּעֲנֻגָה taʻănugâh (tah-ah-oog-aw'); from עָנַג delicate, delight, pleasant. - luxury 1) daintiness, luxury, exquisite delight, pleasantness, delight, comfort 1a) luxury 1b) dainty 1c) delight

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

5 total references
ReferenceText
Proverbs 19:10

Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

Word: תַּעֲנוּג (taʻănûwg)
Ecclesiastes 2:8

I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, as musical instruments, and that of all sorts.

Word: תַּעֲנוּג (taʻănûwg)
Song of Solomon 7:6

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

Word: תַּעֲנוּג (taʻănûwg)
Micah 1:16

Make thee bald, and poll thee for thy delicate children; enlarge thy baldness as the eagle; for they are gone into captivity from thee.

Word: תַּעֲנוּג (taʻănûwg)
Micah 2:9

The women of my people have ye cast out from their pleasant houses; from their children have ye taken away my glory for ever.

Word: תַּעֲנוּג (taʻănûwg)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Micah

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