מָתַק

mâthaq · /maw-thak'/

Number

H4985

Language

Hebrew

Original word

מָתַק

Transliteration

mâthaq

Pronunciation

maw-thak'

KJV occurrences

5 verses

Definition

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

KJV: be (made, [idiom] take) sweet.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מָתַק across 5 verses.

sweet5×

Every occurrence (KJV)

5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus1 verse

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,

Job2 verses

Job 20:12

Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;

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.

Psalms1 verse

Psalms 55:14

We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company. We: Heb. Who sweetened counsel

Proverbs1 verse

Proverbs 9:17

Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. eaten: Heb. of secrecies

Topics that use this word

Hypocrisy Pleasure Adultery Afflictions Made Beneficial Afflictions of the Wicked, the Ahithophel Death Fool Friendship Harlot Hell Ignorance

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H4985 (mâthaq) mean?

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

How many times does H4985 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H4985 (מָתַק) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sweet.”

How is mâthaq translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H4985 is rendered as “sweet” (5×).

Where does the Hebrew word מָתַק come from?

a primitive root;