# H4986 מֶתֶק

מֶתֶק (metheq), Strong’s H4986: figuratively, pleasantness (of discourse) KJV: sweetness.. Occurs 2 times.

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*metheq* — figuratively, pleasantness (of discourse)

KJV: sweetness.

Derived from [מָתַק mâthaq](https://besorah.bible/word/H4985) (to suck, by implication, to relish)

Occurs 2 times.

## Brown–Driver–Briggs
- מֶ֫תֶק n.m. sweetness

## Where it occurs
- [Proverbs 16:21](https://besorah.bible/tanakh/proverbs/16?v=21) — The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
- [Proverbs 27:9](https://besorah.bible/tanakh/proverbs/27?v=9) — Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.