מֵיטָב
The best part
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What does מֵיטָב (mēyṭāb) mean in the Bible?
מֵיטָב (mēyṭāb) is a Hebrew word meaning "the best part". the best part BDB: the best Usage: best.
Meaning
Denotes the choicest, most excellent portion, often used of prime yields or select portions designated for honor or offering
the best part BDB: the best Usage: best.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.