International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Delectable

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Delectable


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dē̇-lek´ta-b'l (חמד, ḥāmadh, “to desire”): Found only in , King James Version: “Their delectable things shall not profit,” the King James Version margin”desirable.” the American Standard Revised Version translates: “the things that they delight in.” The reference is to idols or images. Delitzsch renders the phrase: “Their darlings are good for nothing.” The word may be traced back to the Latin delectabilis, “pleasant,” or “delightful.