Biblica Analytica
H4985 Hebrew

מָתֹק

ma.taq

be sweet

Lexicon Entry

Definition
be sweet
Transliteration
ma.taq
Strong's Number
H4985
Occurrences
6
Semantic Domain
Food & Drink

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word "מָתֹק" (ma.taq) is defined as "be sweet." Its semantic domain is related to food and drink, indicating that it is primarily used to describe the taste or quality of edible items. This word appears six times in the Bible, suggesting that it is a relatively common term in Hebrew literature. The meaning of "מָתֹק" is straightforward, conveying a sense of pleasantness or desirability. In the context of food and drink, it implies a desirable taste or quality that is pleasing to the palate. The word's significance lies in its ability to evoke a sensory experience, connecting the reader to the world of taste and smell. While the data does not provide further context or examples of usage, the fact that "מָתֹק" appears six times in the Bible suggests that it is a versatile term that can be applied to various situations, such as describing the sweetness of honey, the taste of wine, or the pleasantness of a meal.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H4985
Lemma
מָתֹק
Transliteration
ma.taq
Definition
be sweet
Occurrences
6
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

6 total occurrences across the text