◄ 4986. metheq ►
Strong's Lexicon metheq: Sweetness, pleasantness Original Word: מֶתֶק Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: metheq Pronunciation: meh'-thek Phonetic Spelling: (meh'-thek) Definition: Sweetness, pleasantness Meaning: pleasantness Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to suck Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of sweetness can be related to Greek words such as "γλυκύς" (glykys - Strong's G1099), meaning sweet or pleasant. Usage: The Hebrew word "metheq" refers to the concept of sweetness or pleasantness, often used metaphorically to describe something delightful or agreeable. It conveys a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction, typically in the context of taste or experience. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, sweetness was a highly valued quality, often associated with honey, which was one of the primary sweeteners available. The concept of sweetness extended beyond physical taste to include experiences and relationships, symbolizing joy, prosperity, and divine favor. The use of "metheq" in the Hebrew Bible reflects this broader cultural appreciation for what is pleasant and delightful. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from mathoq Definition sweetness NASB Translation sweet (1), sweetness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶ֫תֶק noun masculineProverbs 16:21 sweetness; construct שְׂפָתַיִם ׳מ Proverbs 16:21 i.e. agreeable, attractive speech, so probably רֵעֵהוּ ׳מ Proverbs 27:9 the sweetness of one's friend, i.e. of his speech. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sweetness From mathaq; figuratively, pleasantness (of discourse) -- sweetness. see HEBREW mathaq Forms and Transliterations וּמֶ֥תֶק ומתק ū·me·ṯeq uMetek ūmeṯeq Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Proverbs 16:21 HEB: יִקָּרֵ֣א נָב֑וֹן וּמֶ֥תֶק שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם יֹסִ֥יף NAS: understanding, And sweetness of speech KJV: prudent: and the sweetness of the lips INT: will be called understanding and sweetness of speech increases Proverbs 27:9 HEB: יְשַׂמַּֽח־ לֵ֑ב וּמֶ֥תֶק רֵ֝עֵ֗הוּ מֵֽעֲצַת־ NAS: counsel is sweet to his friend. KJV: the heart: so [doth] the sweetness of a man's friend INT: make the heart is sweet to his friend counsel 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 4986 2 Occurrences ū·me·ṯeq — 2 Occ.