Strong's H5317 · Hebrew
נֹפֶת
nôpheth · /no'-feth/
Definition
a dripping i.e. of honey (from the comb)
KJV: honeycomb.
Root / derivation: from H5130 (נוּף) in the sense of shaking to pieces;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נֹפֶת across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Proverbs3 verses
For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: mouth: Heb. palate
Proverbs 24:13My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: to: Heb. upon thy palate
Proverbs 27:7The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. loatheth: Heb. treadeth under foot
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5317 (nôpheth) mean?
a dripping i.e. of honey (from the comb)
How many times does H5317 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5317 (נֹפֶת) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “honeycomb.”
How is nôpheth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5317 is rendered as “honeycomb” (5×).
Where does the Hebrew word נֹפֶת come from?
from H5130 (נוּף) in the sense of shaking to pieces;