טָֽעַם
𐤈𐤏𐤌
ṭaʻam
a discreet answer
Taste, sensation, or perception as experienced physically (especially taste of food); by extension, discernment, judgment, or intelligence, often referring to the capacity to perceive, understand, or make wise decisions. In some contexts, refers to a specific mandate or decree issued by an authority figure (e.g., a command or instruction).
Proverbs 26:16 · Word #6
Lexicon H2940
| Lemma | טַעַם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤈𐤏𐤌 |
| Transliteration | ṭaʻam |
| Strong's | H2940 |
| Definition | Taste, sensation, or perception as experienced physically (especially taste of food); by extension, discernment, judgment, or intelligence, often referring to the capacity to perceive, understand, or make wise decisions. In some contexts, refers to a specific mandate or decree issued by an authority figure (e.g., a command or instruction). |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a discreet answer |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2940-03
he tasted
| Morphological Notes | Verb; Qal stem; perfect (suffix conjugation); 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal perfect 3rd masculine singular denotes a simple completed action performed by a male subject. Rendering it as "he tasted" preserves the root’s primary sensory meaning, from which figurative senses (perceive, judge) develop. |
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