Topical Encyclopedia
The term "delightful" in the biblical context often refers to that which brings joy, pleasure, or satisfaction, aligning with God's goodness and beauty. It is associated with the experience of God's presence, His creation, and His Word. The concept of delight is deeply rooted in the relationship between God and His people, emphasizing the joy found in obedience and communion with Him.
Delight in the LordOne of the central themes in Scripture is the call to find delight in the Lord.
Psalm 37:4 exhorts believers, "Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart." This verse suggests that true delight is found in a relationship with God, where one's desires align with His will. The delight in the Lord is not merely an emotional response but a deep-seated joy that comes from trusting and obeying Him.
Delight in God's WordThe Scriptures frequently highlight the delight found in God's Word.
Psalm 1:2 describes the blessed man whose "delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night." This delight is characterized by a love for God's commandments and a commitment to meditate on them continually. The Word of God is seen as a source of wisdom, guidance, and joy, providing spiritual nourishment and strength.
Delight in CreationThe beauty and order of God's creation are also described as delightful. In
Genesis 1, after each act of creation, God saw that it was good, reflecting His delight in His handiwork. The natural world, with its intricate design and splendor, points to the Creator's majesty and invites humanity to share in the delight of His creation.
Psalm 104:31 declares, "May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in His works."
Delight in RighteousnessRighteousness and justice are delightful to the Lord.
Proverbs 11:20 states, "The LORD detests those with crooked hearts, but He delights in those with integrity." This delight is rooted in the moral character of God, who loves righteousness and justice. Believers are called to reflect God's character by living uprightly, which brings delight to the Lord and aligns with His purposes.
Delight in FellowshipThe fellowship of believers is another context in which delight is experienced.
Acts 2:46 describes the early church, "With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart." The joy and unity found in Christian fellowship are delightful, reflecting the love and community that God desires for His people.
Delight in Sacrifice and WorshipSacrificial offerings and worship, when given with a sincere heart, are delightful to God.
Psalm 51:16-17 reveals, "For You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You take no pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise." True worship, characterized by humility and repentance, is pleasing to the Lord.
In summary, the concept of "delightful" in the Bible encompasses a range of experiences and attitudes that align with God's nature and purposes. Whether in the context of His Word, creation, righteousness, fellowship, or worship, delight is ultimately found in a life oriented toward God and His kingdom.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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a.) Highly pleasing; affording great pleasure and satisfaction.
Strong's Hebrew
5276. naem -- to be pleasant,delightful, or lovely... naem. 5277 . to be pleasant,
delightful, or lovely. Transliteration: naem Phonetic
Spelling: (naw-ame') Short Definition: pleasant. Word Origin a prim.
...5273a. naim -- pleasant,delightful
... 5273, 5273a. naim. 5273b . pleasant,delightful. Transliteration: naim
Short Definition: pleasant. Word Origin from naem Definition...
5273. na'iym -- pleasant,delightful
na'iym. 5272b, 5273. na'iym. 5273a . pleasant,delightful. Transliteration:
na'iym Phonetic Spelling: (naw-eem') Short Definition: pleasant. pleasanture, sweet...
5282. naaman -- pleasantness
... 5281, 5282. naaman. 5283 . pleasantness. Transliteration: naaman Phonetic
Spelling: (nah-am-awn') Short Definition:delightful....
8191. shaashuim -- a delight
... Word Origin from shaa Definition a delight NASB Word Usage delight (7),delightful
(2). delight, pleasure. From sha'a'; enjoyment -- delight, pleasure....
4261. machmad -- desire, desirable thing
... From chamad;delightful; hence, a delight, ie Object of affection or desire -- beloved,
desire, goodly, lovely, pleasant (thing). see HEBREW chamad....
2656. chephets -- delight, pleasure
... Word Origin from chaphets Definition delight, pleasure NASB Word Usage care (1),
delight (8),delightful (2), delights (1), desirable things (1), desire (10...
2896a. tob -- pleasant, agreeable, good
... good NASB Word Usage beautiful (11), beneficial (1), best (7), better (75), better
a good (1), charming* (1), cheerful (3), choice (2),delightful (1), fair (1...
Library
It is Strange that TheseDelightful Promises Affect us Coldly...
... Of Prayer. John Calvin Chapter 14 It is strange that thesedelightful promises
affect us coldly? It is strange that thesedelightful...
Death Dreadful orDelightful.
... Hymns. Book 2. Composed on Divine Subjects. Hymn 2:52. Death dreadful or
delightful. 1 Death! 'tis a melancholy day To those that...
Argument: Minucius Relates HowDelightful
... Chapter I."Argument: Minucius Relates HowDelightful. to Him is the Recollection
of the Things that Had Happened to Him with Octavius...
Love is So VastlyDelightful in the Lover
... THE SECOND CENTURY 57 Love is so vastlydelightful in the Lover. Love is so vastly
delightful in the Lover, because it is the communication of His Goodness....
Death Dreadful orDelightful.
... Hymns, Book II HYMN 52 Death dreadful ordelightful. CM Death dreadful ordelightful.
Death! 'Tis a melancholy day. To those that have no God,....
Objective Treasures are AlwaysDelightful: and Though we Travail...
... THE SECOND CENTURY 79 Objective treasures are alwaysdelightful: and though
we travail endlessly. Objective treasures are always...
Love is InfinitelyDelightful to Its Object
... THE SECOND CENTURY 54 Love is infinitelydelightful to its object. Love is infinitely
delightful to its object, and the more violent the more glorious....
Love is So VastlyDelightful to Him that is Beloved
... THE SECOND CENTURY 58 Love is so vastlydelightful to Him that is Beloved.
Love is so vastlydelightful to Him that is Beloved, because...
Concerning "Understanding. "
... Such a man, in short, is apt to live in a world of his own"a verydelightful world,
it may be, intellectual, idealistic, spiritual; but not the world of...
Devotion to God.
... Howdelightful is prayer to the soul that is healthful and growing! and the Word
of God is sweeter than honey.... The entire process of development isdelightful....
Thesaurus
Delightful (11 Occurrences)...Delightful (11 Occurrences).
... Micah 1:16 Make bald and shave, for thy
delightful sons,
Enlarge thy baldness as an eagle, For they have removed from thee! (YLT).
...Delectable (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Highly pleasing to the taste or senses;
delightful. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. DELECTABLE. de...
Delighting (9 Occurrences)
Delighteth (23 Occurrences)
Nuts (2 Occurrences)
... mountains. In such situations it attains the height of from 60 to 90 ft.
A grove of such trees affords the mostdelightful shade. (2...
Nice (1 Occurrence)
... 7. (superl.) Pleasing; agreeable; gratifying;delightful; good; as, a nice party;
a nice excursion; a nice person; a nice day; a nice sauce, etc....
Rephidim (5 Occurrences)
... Palmer speaks of passing through the palm grove as a "mostdelightful" walk; "the
tall, graceful trees afforded a delicious shade, fresh water ran at our feet...
Eden (19 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. (n.) The garden where Adam and Eve first dwelt; hence,
adelightful region or residence. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia....
Delicacy (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) That which is agreeable to the senses
ordelightful; as, a delicacy of flavor. 2. (a.) Nicety...
Delicious (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Affording exquisite pleasure;delightful; most
sweet or grateful to the senses, especially to the taste; charming....
Resources
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