Strong's Lexicon motheq: Sweetness, pleasantness Original Word: מֹתֶק Word Origin: Derived from the root מָתַק (matak), which means "to be sweet" or "to be pleasant." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "motheq," the concept of sweetness can be found in Greek words such as γλυκύς (glykys), meaning "sweet," and χρηστός (chrestos), meaning "kind" or "pleasant." Usage: The Hebrew word "motheq" refers to the quality of being sweet or pleasant. It is used to describe something that is delightful or agreeable to the senses, often in a metaphorical sense to convey the idea of something that brings joy or satisfaction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, sweetness was often associated with positive experiences and blessings. Honey, for example, was a symbol of abundance and prosperity, and the Promised Land was described as "a land flowing with milk and honey" (Exodus 3:8). The concept of sweetness extended beyond physical taste to include the sweetness of words, relationships, and experiences, reflecting a holistic view of well-being and divine favor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mathoq Definition sweetness NASB Translation sweetness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מֹ֫תֶק] noun [masculine] sweetness; — only suffix מָתְקִי Judges 9:11 my sweetness (fig-tree loquitur), i.e. sweetness of the fruit. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sweetness From mathaq; sweetness -- sweetness. see HEBREW mathaq Forms and Transliterations מָתְקִ֔י מתקי mā·ṯə·qî mateKi māṯəqîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 9:11 HEB: הֶחֳדַ֙לְתִּי֙ אֶת־ מָתְקִ֔י וְאֶת־ תְּנוּבָתִ֖י NAS: to them, 'Shall I leave my sweetness and my good KJV: unto them, Should I forsake my sweetness, and my good INT: the fig leave my sweetness fruit and my good 1 Occurrence |
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