Lexicon motheq: Sweetness, pleasantness Original Word: מֹתֶק Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sweetness From mathaq; sweetness -- sweetness. see HEBREW mathaq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mathoq Definition sweetness NASB Translation sweetness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מֹ֫תֶק] noun [masculine] sweetness; — only suffix מָתְקִי Judges 9:11 my sweetness (fig-tree loquitur), i.e. sweetness of the fruit. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root מָתַק (matak), which means "to be sweet" or "to become sweet."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms in Strong's Concordance, the concept of sweetness can be related to Greek words such as γλυκύς (glykys, Strong's Greek 1099), which also means "sweet" and is used in the New Testament to describe pleasantness or delight. Usage: The term מֹתֶק (motek) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the quality of sweetness, often in a literal sense referring to taste, but it can also imply pleasantness or delight in a broader context. Context: • מֹתֶק (motek) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe the quality of sweetness, particularly in relation to taste. This term is used to convey the pleasant and delightful nature of certain experiences or objects. In Ecclesiastes 5:12, the word is used metaphorically to describe the sweetness of sleep for a laborer, highlighting the satisfaction and restfulness that comes from honest work. The concept of sweetness in the biblical context often extends beyond mere taste, encompassing a sense of joy, satisfaction, and contentment that is derived from various aspects of life. The use of מֹתֶק (motek) in the scriptures underscores the value placed on experiences and qualities that bring delight and pleasure, both physically and spiritually. Forms and Transliterations מָתְקִ֔י מתקי mā·ṯə·qî mateKi māṯəqîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 9:11 HEB: הֶחֳדַ֙לְתִּי֙ אֶת־ מָתְקִ֔י וְאֶת־ תְּנוּבָתִ֖י NAS: to them, 'Shall I leave my sweetness and my good KJV: unto them, Should I forsake my sweetness, and my good INT: the fig leave my sweetness fruit and my good 1 Occurrence |
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