Strong's H2938 · Hebrew
טָעַם
ṭâʻam · /taw-am'/
Definition
to taste; figuratively, to perceive
KJV: [idiom] but, perceive, taste.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered טָעַם across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Samuel3 verses
And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted any food.
1 Samuel 14:29Then said Jonathan, My father hath troubled the land: see, I pray you, how mine eyes have been enlightened, because I tasted a little of this honey.
1 Samuel 14:43Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what thou hast done. And Jonathan told him, and said, I did but taste a little honey with the end of the rod that was in mine hand, and, lo, I must die.
2 Samuel2 verses
And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or ought else, till the sun be down.
2 Samuel 19:35I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?
Job2 verses
Psalms1 verse
Proverbs1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2938 (ṭâʻam) mean?
to taste; figuratively, to perceive
How many times does H2938 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2938 (טָעַם) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “taste.”
How is ṭâʻam translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2938 is rendered as “taste” (6×), “tasted” (2×), “but” (1×), “perceiveth” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word טָעַם come from?
a primitive root;