The meaning of “מָתַק”
Understanding mâthaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be (made, [idiom] take) sweet. - to suck, by implication, to relish, or (intransitively) be sweet 1) to be or become swe...
מָתַק
be (made, [idiom] take) sweet. - to suck, by implication, to relish, or (intransitively) be sweet 1) to be or become sweet or pleasing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be or become sweet 1a2) to be or become pleasant 1a3) to suck 1b) (Hiphil) to give sweet taste
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 15:25 | “And he cried unto the Lord; and the Lord shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them,” Word: מָתַק (mâthaq) | |
| Job 20:12 | “Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;” Word: מָתַק (mâthaq) | |
| Job 21:33 | “The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, and every man shall draw after him, as there are innumerable before him.” Word: מָתַק (mâthaq) | |
| Psalms 55:14 | “We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.” Word: מָתַק (mâthaq) | |
| Proverbs 9:17 | “Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.” Word: מָתַק (mâthaq) |