Lexicon :: Strong's H4986 - meṯeq

מֶתֶק
Transliteration
meṯeq
Pronunciation
meh'-thek
Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From מָתַק (H4985)
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 1268a

Strong’s Definitions

מֶתֶק metheq, meh'-thek; from H4985; figuratively, pleasantness (of discourse):—sweetness.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's H4986 in the following manner: sweetness (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's H4986 in the following manner: sweetness (2x).

  1. sweetness

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
מֶתֶק metheq, meh'-thek; from H4985; figuratively, pleasantness (of discourse):—sweetness.
STRONGS H4986: Abbreviations
† 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.
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Proverbs

16:21; 16:21; 27:9