חֵךְ
chekh (H2441)
palate
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The Hebrew word "חֵךְ" (chekh) with Strong's number H2441 is a term that refers to the "palate". This definition points to its physical meaning, likely referring to the roof of the mouth or the area where taste and sensation occur. In its 18 occurrences in the Bible, "חֵךְ" is used in various contexts to convey ideas related to the palate, such as tasting, savoring, or experiencing flavors. This word's presence in the Scripture suggests an emphasis on the sensual and physical aspects of life, highlighting the role of taste and sensation in human experience. Given its significance to the palate, "חֵ
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Is there injustice on my tongue? Can’t my taste discern mischievous things?
though he spare it, and will not let it go, but keep it still within his mouth;
The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.
(yes, I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking his life with a curse);
For the ear tries words, as the palate tastes food.
How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!
Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don’t remember you, if I don’t prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy.
For the lips of an adulteress drip honey. Her mouth is smoother than oil,
For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
My son, eat honey, for it is good, the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste;
As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, his fruit was sweet to my taste.
His mouth is sweetness; yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem.
Your mouth is like the best wine, that goes down smoothly for my beloved, gliding through the lips of those who are asleep.
The tongue of the nursing child clings to the roof of his mouth for thirst. The young children ask bread, and no one breaks it for them.
I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth, that you will be mute, and will not be able to correct them; for they are a rebellious house.
“Put the trumpet to your lips! Something like an eagle is over Yahweh’s house, because they have broken my covenant, and rebelled against my law.