טְעֵם֒
𐤈𐤏𐤌
teem
decree
(Aramaic) from טְעַם, and equivalent to טַעַם; properly, flavor; figuratively, judgment (both subjective and objective); hence, account (both subjectively and objectively); [phrase] chancellor, [phrase] command, commandment, decree, [phrase] regard, taste, wisdom.
Daniel 3:29 · Word #3
Lexicon H2942
| Lemma | טְעֵם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤈𐤏𐤌 |
| Transliteration | ṭᵉʻêm |
| Strong's | H2942 |
| In-context | decree |
Morphology ANcmsa
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 |
SIBI-P1 H2942-01
a discerning decree
| Root | טעם (ṭ-ʿ-m) |
| Core Meanings | taste, flavor, perception, discernment, judgment |
| Semantic Range | taste, flavor, discernment, judgment, decision, decree, command, official ruling |
| Conceptual Significance | In the Aramaic sections of Scripture (especially Ezra and Daniel), טְעֵם often refers to royal decrees, highlighting the idea that a king’s command is an expression of his considered judgment or discernment. The movement from "taste" to "decree" underscores the biblical link between perception, wisdom, and authoritative decision-making. |
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic noun; masculine common singular absolute (ANcmsa). Cognate with Hebrew טַעַם. Used substantively without suffix or construct relation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Aramaic noun טְעֵם derives from the root meaning "to taste" and by extension "to perceive" or "to judge." The rendering "a discerning decree" preserves the underlying sense of judgment that arises from discernment ("taste") while reflecting the masculine singular absolute form indicated by the morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root טעם (taste, flavor, perception, discernment, judgment)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H2939-01 |
biteem | in the taste of |
|
eteam | I will taste (perceive) |
H4303-01 |
hamateamim | the taste-delicacies |
|
ketaam | like the taste of |
H4303-02 |
lemateamotayv | to his taste-delicacies |
H4303-03 |
mateamim | tasty delicacies |
|
mitaam | from the decree of |
H2940-01 |
taam | a taste |
H2938-01 |
taamah | she has tasted |
H2938-02 |
taameti | I tasted |
H2938-03 |
taamu | you men have tasted |
H2941-01 |
taema | the discernment-decree |
H2940-02 |
taemekhe | your discerning taste |
H2940-03 |
taemo | his taste-perception |
H2940-04 |
vetaam | and taste-of |
|
vetaemo | and its taste |
H2939-02 |
yetaamun | they will cause to taste (they will feed) |
|
yetaamuneh | they cause him to taste |
H2938-04 |
yiteam | he will taste |
|
yiteamu | let them taste |
Word Usage (24 occurrences of H2942)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel 2:14 | וּ/טְעֵ֔ם | uteem | and discernment |
| Daniel 3:10 | טְּעֵם֒ | teem | a decree |
| Daniel 3:12 | טְעֵ֔ם | teem | order |