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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.
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Proverbs

16:21; 16:21; 27:9

H4986

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

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 H2450 in heart H3820 shall be called H7121 prudent: H995 and the sweetness H4986 of the lips H8193 increaseth H3254 learning. H3948
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 27:9 - Ointment H8081 and perfume H7004 rejoice H8055 the heart: H3820 so doth the sweetness H4986 of a man's friend H7453 by hearty H5315 counsel. H6098
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