Strong’s H5317

נֹפֶת

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

nopheth

Pronunciation

NO-feth

Definition

Honeycomb

Meaning

a dripping, of honey

Usage

The Hebrew word "nopheth" refers to the honeycomb, a structure made by bees to store honey and pollen. In biblical usage, it often symbolizes sweetness, abundance, and the richness of God's provision. The term is used metaphorically to describe the pleasantness and desirability of wisdom and righteous speech.

Bible references

Psalm 19:10;Proverbs 5:3;Proverbs 24:13;Proverbs 27:7;Songs 4:11