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טַעַם

Properly, a taste , i.e. (figuratively) perception ; by implication, intelligence ; transitively, a mandate

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טַעַםH2940

What does טַעַם mean in the Bible?

טַעַם is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, a taste , i.e. (figuratively) perception ; by implication, intelligence ; transitively, a mandate".

Full entry for טַעַם (H2940) · Open the biblical lexicon

Questions this entry answers

What does טַעַם mean in the Bible?

e. (figuratively) perception ; by implication, intelligence ; transitively, a mandate".

How does the BSB render H2940?

The BSB source-word alignment has 13 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include . . . (1), and tasted (1), By the decree (1), discreetly (1), discretion (1).

Where does טַעַם appear in Scripture?

The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Exodus 16:31. Its strongest book concentrations include 1 Samuel (2), Job (2), Numbers (2), Proverbs (2).

Source Word Evidence

BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.

How English Renders It
. . .1×Numbers 11:8
and tasted1×Exodus 16:31
By the decree1×Jonah 3:7
discreetly1×Proverbs 26:16
discretion1×Proverbs 11:22
flavor1×Job 6:6
his behavior1×1 Samuel 21:13
his flavor1×Jeremiah 48:11
It tasted1×Numbers 11:8
judgment1×Psalms 119:66
the discernment1×Job 12:20
to be insane1×Psalms 34:1
your discernment1×1 Samuel 25:33
Show sample aligned rows
Exodus 16:31וְטַעְמ֖וֹtoand tastedConjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singularNumbers 11:8טַעְמ֔וֹtoIt tastedNoun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singularNumbers 11:8כְּטַ֖עַםto. . .Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct1 Samuel 21:13טַעְמוֹ֙tohis behaviorNoun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular1 Samuel 25:33טַעְמֵ֖ךְtoyour discernmentNoun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singularJob 6:6טַ֝֗עַםtoflavorNoun - masculine singularJob 12:20וְטַ֖עַםtothe discernmentConjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular constructPsalms 34:1טַ֭עְמוֹtoto be insaneNoun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singularPsalms 119:66טַ֣עַםtojudgmentNoun - masculine singularProverbs 11:22טָֽעַם׃todiscretionNoun - masculine singular
Usage map

A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.

First aligned rowExodus 16:31
Aligned rows13
Books represented8
Exodus1Numbers21 Samuel2Job2Psalms2Proverbs2Jeremiah1Jonah1
Source forms
טָֽעַם׃2xṭā·‘amProverbs 11:22, Proverbs 26:16
טַעְמוֹ֙2xṭa‘·mōw1 Samuel 21:13, Jeremiah 48:11
וְטַ֖עַם1xwə·ṭa·‘amJob 12:20
וְטַעְמ֖וֹ1xwə·ṭa‘·mōwExodus 16:31
טַ֝֗עַם1xṭa·‘amJob 6:6
טַ֣עַם1xṭa·‘amPsalms 119:66
טַעְמ֔וֹ1xṭa‘·mōwNumbers 11:8
טַ֭עְמוֹ1xṭa‘·mōwPsalms 34:1
Parsing patterns
Noun - masculine singular4xJob 6:6, Psalms 119:66, Proverbs 11:22, Proverbs 26:16
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular4xNumbers 11:8, 1 Samuel 21:13, Psalms 34:1, Jeremiah 48:11
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct1xJob 12:20
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular1xExodus 16:31
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular1x1 Samuel 25:33
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct1xNumbers 11:8
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct1xJonah 3:7
Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

STEPBible Data — CC BY 4.0

Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain

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