Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of “מָתוֹק”

Understanding mâthôwq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

or מָתוּק mâthûwq (mawthook'); from מָתַק sweet(-er, -ness). - sweet adj 1) sweet n m 2) sweetness, pleasant (thing)

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H4966

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

מָתוֹק

Phoneticmaw-thoke'

Transliterationmâthôwq

Grammar Code

H:A

Hebrew Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

or מָתוּק mâthûwq (mawthook'); from מָתַק sweet(-er, -ness). - sweet adj 1) sweet n m 2) sweetness, pleasant (thing)

Scripture References

11 total references

Reference	Text
Judges 14:18	“And the men of the city said unto him on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? and what is stronger than a lion? And he said unto them, If ye had not plowed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle.” Word: מָתוֹק (mâthôwq)
Psalms 19:10	“More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.” Word: מָתוֹק (mâthôwq)
Proverbs 24:13	“My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:” Word: מָתוֹק (mâthôwq)
Ecclesiastes 11:7	“Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:” Word: מָתוֹק (mâthôwq)
Song of Solomon 2:3	“As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.” Word: מָתוֹק (mâthôwq)