HebrewH4986Noun (Masculine)
מֶ֫תֶק
me.teq
“sweetness”
2Occurrences
H4986Strong's #
Noun (Masculine)Part of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
figuratively, pleasantness (of discourse)
from H4985 (מָתַק);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
sweetness
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Noun (Masculine)
Morphology Code
H:N-M
Full Description
H:N-M
Occurrences
מֶ֫תֶק appears 2 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Proverbs
2
Key Passages
Proverbs 16:21BSB
The wise in heart are called discerning,and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
Proverbs 27:9BSB
Oil and incense bring joy to the heart,and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.
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