Hebrew · H4985, G1099

מָתַק

To suck , by implication, to relish , or (intransitively) be sweet · sweet

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מָתַק H4985 to suck , by implication, to relish , or (intransitively) be sweet

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γλυκύς G1099 sweet

Pronunciation glykýs

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What does מָתַק (matak) mean in the Bible?

מָתַק · γλυκύς is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to be sweet or pleasant".

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What does מָתַק · γλυκύς mean in the Bible?

מָתַק · γλυκύς is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to be sweet or pleasant".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4985, G1099?

H4985, G1099 is connected to 5 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. to be sweet or pleasant

Strong's H4985, G1099

Lexical occurrences 5 verses Word forms 2 forms 4 references

Source Gloss

to be sweet or pleasant

Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.

Form groups 2 Aligned forms 4

Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action 2×

Imperfect Job 20:12 · Ps 55:15 2×

Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 2×

Perfect Job 21:33 1×

Imperfect Prov 9:17 1×

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