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Hebrew H2656 chêphets

Original: חֵפֶץ

Meaning:
from חָפֵץ; pleasure; hence (abstractly) desire; concretely, a valuable thing; hence (by extension) a matter (as something in mind); acceptable, delight(-some), desire, things desired, matter, pleasant(-ure), purpose, willingly.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: acceptable, delight(-some), desire, things desired, matter, pleasant(-ure), purpose, willingly.

Verses containing this word showing 20 of 50

^{Genesis 3:6} And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. Open

^{1 Samuel 12:13} Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have desired! and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you. Open

^{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. Open

^{2 Chronicles 8:6} And Baalath, and all the store cities that Solomon had, and all the chariot cities, and the cities of the horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and throughout all the land of his dominion. Open

^{2 Chronicles 11:23} And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he desired many wives. Open

^{2 Chronicles 21:20} Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. Open

^{Esther 2:13} Then thus came every maiden unto the king; whatsoever she desired was given her to go with her out of the house of the women unto the king's house. Open

^{Job 20:20} Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired. Open

^{Psalm 19:10} More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Open

^{Psalm 27:4} One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. Open

^{Psalm 107:30} Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. Open

^{Psalm 132:13} For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. Open

^{Psalm 132:14} This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it. Open

^{Proverbs 8:11} For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. Open

^{Proverbs 21:20} There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. Open

^{Ecclesiastes 2:10} And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion of all my labour. Open

^{Isaiah 1:29} For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye shall be confounded for the gardens that ye have chosen. Open

^{Isaiah 26:9} With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness. Open

^{Jeremiah 17:16} As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before thee. Open

^{Daniel 2:16} Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation. Open

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^{Daniel 2:23} I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king's matter. Open

^{Hosea 6:6} For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. Open

^{Micah 7:1} Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat: my soul desired the firstripe fruit. Open

^{Zephaniah 2:1} Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation not desired; Open

^{Matthew 13:17} For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. Open

^{Matthew 16:1} The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. Open

^{Mark 15:6} Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. Open

^{Luke 7:36} And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat. Open

^{Luke 9:9} And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. Open

^{Luke 10:24} For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. Open

^{Luke 22:15} And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: Open

^{Luke 22:31} And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: Open

^{Luke 23:25} And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will. Open

^{John 12:21} The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. Open

^{Acts 3:14} But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; Open

^{Acts 7:46} Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob. Open

^{Acts 8:31} And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. Open

^{Acts 9:2} And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. Open

^{Acts 12:20} And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country. Open

^{Acts 13:7} Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. Open

^{Acts 13:21} And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years. Open

^{Acts 13:28} And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain. Open

^{Acts 16:39} And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city. Open

^{Acts 18:20} When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not; Open

^{Acts 25:3} And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him. Open

^{Acts 28:14} Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome. Open

^{1 Corinthians 16:12} As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time. Open

^{2 Corinthians 8:6} Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. Open

^{2 Corinthians 12:18} I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps? Open

^{1 John 5:15} And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. Open

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