Definition
from H5130 in the sense of shaking to pieces; a dripping i.e. of honey (from the comb)
Traditional renderings: honeycomb.
Traditional renderings: honeycomb.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders נֹ֫פֶת:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Psalm 19:10וְנֹ֣פֶת · from the combThey are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
- Proverbs 5:3נֹ֣פֶת · honeyThough the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil,
- Proverbs 24:13וְנֹ֥פֶת · and the honeycombEat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste.
- Proverbs 27:7נֹ֑פֶת · honeyThe soul that is full loathes honey, but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is sweet.
- Song of Solomon 4:11נֹ֛פֶת · sweetness like the honeycombYour lips, my bride, drip sweetness like the honeycomb; honey and milk are under your tongue, and the fragrance of your garments is like the aroma of Lebanon.