מֶתֶקmetheq
sweetness, i.e.
Pronunciation: meh'-thek · Hebrew/Aramaic (Old Testament) · H4986
Meanings
agreeable, attractive speech (Proverbs 16:21; Proverbs 27:9)
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Proverbs 16:21 The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive.
- Proverbs 27:9 The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.
Source: Brown, Driver and Briggs, Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament (1906), public domain; markup by unfoldingWord, CC BY (github.com/unfoldingWord/Brown-Driver-Briggs-Enhanced).