טַ֭עְמ/וֹ
𐤈𐤏𐤌/𐤅
ṭaʻam
taste
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).
Psalms 34:1 · Word #4
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 HNcmsc/Sp3ms
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | taste |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2940-05
his perception
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state with 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to taste, to perceive," and refers to sensory or cognitive discernment. The 3rd masculine singular suffix is preserved with "his," and "perception" captures both the literal and extended senses of discernment or judgment. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
his perception
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is correct and contextually fitting, as the verse references David changing his behavior or perceived demeanor. SILEX definition supports this usage in context. |