Strong's Lexicon matam or matammah: Delicacy, dainty, savory food Original Word: מַטְעַם Word Origin: Derived from the root verb טָעַם (ta'am), meaning "to taste" or "to perceive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of "delicacy" or "savory food" can be related to Greek words like "εὐφροσύνη" (euphrosyne - G2167), meaning "mirth" or "joy," which can be associated with the enjoyment of good food. Usage: The Hebrew word "matam" or "matammah" refers to food that is considered a delicacy or is particularly savory. It is often used in the context of meals that are prepared with special care or are meant to be enjoyed as a treat. The term implies a sense of pleasure and satisfaction derived from eating. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, food was not only a necessity but also a means of fellowship and celebration. Meals were often communal events, and certain foods were reserved for special occasions or guests. The preparation of "matam" would have been an expression of hospitality and generosity, reflecting the host's desire to honor their guests. The concept of savoring food is deeply embedded in the cultural practices of the time, where meals were a time for community and thanksgiving. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom taam Definition tasty or savory food, dainties NASB Translation delicacies (2), savory dish (3), savory food (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַטְעָם] noun masculine only plural tasty or savoury food, dainties — מַטְעַמִּים Genesis 27:4,7,9,14,17,31 (all J); suffix מַטְעַמּוֺתָיו Proverbs 23:3; מַטְעַמֹּתָיו Proverbs 23:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dainty meat, savoury meat Or (feminine) matiammah {mat-am-maw'}; from ta'am; a delicacy -- dainty (meat), savoury meat. see HEBREW ta'am Forms and Transliterations הַמַּטְעַמִּ֛ים המטעמים לְמַטְעַמֹּתָֽיו׃ לְמַטְעַמּוֹתָ֑יו למטעמותיו למטעמתיו׃ מַטְעַמִּ֔ים מַטְעַמִּ֖ים מַטְעַמִּ֛ים מַטְעַמִּ֜ים מטעמים ham·maṭ·‘am·mîm hammaṭ‘ammîm hammatamMim lə·maṭ·‘am·mō·ṯāw lə·maṭ·‘am·mō·w·ṯāw ləmaṭ‘ammōṯāw ləmaṭ‘ammōwṯāw lematammoTav maṭ‘ammîm maṭ·‘am·mîm matamMimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 27:4 HEB: וַעֲשֵׂה־ לִ֨י מַטְעַמִּ֜ים כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר אָהַ֛בְתִּי NAS: and prepare a savory dish for me such KJV: And make me savoury meat, such as INT: and prepare A savory as love Genesis 27:7 Genesis 27:9 Genesis 27:14 Genesis 27:17 Genesis 27:31 Proverbs 23:3 Proverbs 23:6 8 Occurrences |
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