Strong's H4985 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: מָתַק (mâthaq)

Pronunciation: maw-thak'

Morphology: v

Derivation: a primitive root

Definition: to suck, by implication, to relish, or (intransitively) be sweet

KJV Renderings: be (made, [idiom] take) sweet

Senses

1. to be or become sweet or pleasing
   1. (Qal)
      1. to be or become sweet
      2. to be or become pleasant
      3. to suck
   2. (Hiphil) to give sweet taste