Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַטְעַם”
Understanding maṭʻam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or (feminine) מַטְעַמָּה maṭʻammâh (mat-am-maw'); from טָעַם dainty (meat), savoury meat. - a delicacy 1) tasty or savor...
H4303
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַטְעַם
Phoneticmat-am'
Transliterationmaṭʻam
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or (feminine) מַטְעַמָּה maṭʻammâh (mat-am-maw'); from טָעַם dainty (meat), savoury meat. - a delicacy 1) tasty or savory food, delectable food, dainties
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
8 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 27:14 | “And he went, and fetched, and brought them to his mother: and his mother made savoury meat, such as his father loved.” Word: מַטְעַם (maṭʻam) | |
| Proverbs 23:6 | “Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:” Word: מַטְעַם (maṭʻam) |
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