Strong's H4986 · Hebrew
מֶתֶק
metheq · /meh'-thek/
Number
H4986
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מֶתֶק
Transliteration
metheq
Pronunciation
meh'-thek
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
figuratively, pleasantness (of discourse)
KJV: sweetness.
Root / derivation: from H4985 (מָתַק);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מֶתֶק across 2 verses.
sweetness2×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4986 (metheq) mean?
figuratively, pleasantness (of discourse)
How many times does H4986 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4986 (מֶתֶק) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sweetness.”
How is metheq translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4986 is rendered as “sweetness” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word מֶתֶק come from?
from H4985 (מָתַק);