◄ 4988. mathaq ►
Strong's Lexicon mathaq: To be sweet, to become sweet, to be pleasant Original Word: מָתָק Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: mathaq Pronunciation: maw-thak' Phonetic Spelling: (maw-thawk') Definition: To be sweet, to become sweet, to be pleasant Meaning: a dainty, food Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "mathaq," the concept of sweetness and pleasantness can be found in Greek words such as "γλυκύς" (glykys - sweet) and "χρηστός" (chrestos - kind, good). Usage: The Hebrew verb "mathaq" primarily conveys the idea of sweetness or pleasantness, often in a literal sense related to taste, but also metaphorically to describe experiences or words that are delightful or pleasing. It is used to express the transformation of something from a state of bitterness or harshness to one of sweetness and enjoyment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, sweetness was a valued quality, often associated with honey, which was a primary sweetener in biblical times. The concept of sweetness extended beyond physical taste to encompass experiences, relationships, and words. The transformation from bitterness to sweetness was a powerful metaphor for divine intervention and blessing, reflecting God's ability to change circumstances and bring joy and satisfaction to His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from mathoq, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance feed sweetly From mathaq; a dainty, i.e. (generally) food -- feed sweetly. see HEBREW mathaq Forms and Transliterations מְתָ֘ק֤וֹ מתקו mə·ṯā·qōw meTaKo məṯāqōw Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 24:20 HEB: יִשְׁכָּ֘חֵ֤הוּ רֶ֨חֶם ׀ מְתָ֘ק֤וֹ רִמָּ֗ה ע֥וֹד KJV: him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no more remembered; INT: will forget A mother sweetly the worm longer 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4988 1 Occurrence mə·ṯā·qōw — 1 Occ.