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Lexicon :: Strong's H4986 - meṯeq

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מֶתֶק
Transliteration
meṯeq
Pronunciation
meh'-thek
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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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.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Proverbs

16:21; 16:21; 27:9

H4986

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Strong's Number H4986 matches the Hebrew מֶתֶק (meṯeq),
which occurs 2 times in 2 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:21 - The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness H4986 of the lips increaseth learning.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 27:9 - Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness H4986 of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
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