Strong's Lexicon mamthaqqim: Sweetness, delights Original Word: מַמְתַּק Word Origin: Derived from the root מָתַק (matak), meaning "to be sweet" or "to be pleasant." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "mamthaqqim," the concept of sweetness or delight can be found in Greek words such as γλυκύς (glykys - Strong's Greek 1099), meaning "sweet." Usage: The term "mamthaqqim" refers to things that are sweet or delightful, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe pleasantness or charm. It conveys a sense of something that is pleasing to the senses or spirit. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, sweetness was often associated with desirable qualities and experiences. Honey, for example, was a common symbol of abundance and blessing. The use of "mamthaqqim" in biblical texts often reflects this cultural appreciation for sweetness as a metaphor for goodness, beauty, and divine favor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mathoq Definition sweetness, sweet things NASB Translation sweet (1), sweetness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַמְתַֿקִּים noun [masculine] plural sweetness = sweet things; — of drinks ׳וּשְׁתוּ מ Nehemiah 8:10 ("" מַשְׁמַנִּים אִכְלוּ); of lover's kisses ׳חִכּוֺ מ Songs 5:16 ("" כֻלּוֺ מַחֲמַדִּים). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance most sweet From mathaq; something sweet (literally or figuratively) -- (most) sweet. see HEBREW mathaq Forms and Transliterations מַֽמְתַקִּ֔ים מַֽמְתַקִּ֗ים ממתקים mam·ṯaq·qîm mamtakKim mamṯaqqîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 8:10 HEB: מַשְׁמַנִּ֜ים וּשְׁת֣וּ מַֽמְתַקִּ֗ים וְשִׁלְח֤וּ מָנוֹת֙ NAS: drink of the sweet, and send KJV: and drink the sweet, and send INT: of the fat drink of the sweet and send portions Songs 5:16 2 Occurrences |