Meteq מֶ֫תֶק
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| מֶ֫תֶק | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | meteq |
| Strong's number | H4986 |
| Language | Hebrew |
| Part of speech | masculine noun |
| Gloss | sweetness |
| Occurrences | 2 in 2 verses |
Meteq (Hebrew מֶ֫תֶק, Strong's H4986) is a Hebrew masculine noun meaning “sweetness”. It occurs 2 times in 2 verses of the Old Testament.
Definition
sweetness
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Hebrew (based on the abridged Brown-Driver-Briggs), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | sweetness (2) |
|---|---|
| BSB | pleasant (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Meteq, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Proverbs
- Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
- Proverbs 27:9Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).