The meaning of “טָעַם”
Understanding ṭâʻam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] but, perceive, taste. - to taste - figuratively, to perceive 1) to taste, perceive, eat 1a) (Qal) to taste
טָעַם
[idiom] but, perceive, taste. - to taste - figuratively, to perceive 1) to taste, perceive, eat 1a) (Qal) to taste
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 14:29 | “Then said Jonathan, My father hath troubled the land: see, I pray you, how mine eyes have been enlightened, because I tasted a little of this honey.” Word: טָעַם (ṭâʻam) | |
| 2 Samuel 19:35 | “I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?” Word: טָעַם (ṭâʻam) | |
| Job 34:3 | “For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.” Word: טָעַם (ṭâʻam) | |
| Psalms 34:8 | “O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.” Word: טָעַם (ṭâʻam) | |
| Proverbs 31:18 | “She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.” Word: טָעַם (ṭâʻam) |