Strong's Lexicon chemer: Bitumen, asphalt, pitch Original Word: חֶמֶר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to boil up Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "chemer" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to a material not commonly referenced in the Greek New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "chemer" refers to a naturally occurring, viscous substance known as bitumen or asphalt. It is a sticky, black, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. In the Bible, "chemer" is used to describe the material used for waterproofing and construction purposes, particularly in the context of ancient building techniques. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Mesopotamia, bitumen was a crucial material for construction and waterproofing. It was used in the building of structures, sealing of boats, and even in the mummification process in Egypt. The availability of bitumen in the region made it a valuable resource for various practical applications. Its use in construction is notably mentioned in the context of the Tower of Babel, where it was used as mortar. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chamar Definition wine NASB Translation wine (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֶ֫מֶר noun [masculine] wine (poetry) (Aramaic  חַמְרָא; Arabic  , see LagBN 207) — וְדַםעֵֿנָבתִּשְׁתֶּהחָֿ֑מֶר Deuteronomy 32:14; כֶּרֶם חֶמֶר Isaiah 27:2, but read here כֶּרֶם חֶמֶד (see חֶמֶד). חֲמַר noun masculine wine (ᵑ7 Syriac; Biblical Hebrew חֶמֶר (in poetry and late), √ I. חמר); — absolute ׳ח Ezra 6:9; Ezra 7:22; emphatic חַמָרָא Daniel 5:1.Daniel 5:2. Daniel 5:4. Daniel 5:23. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pure, red wine From chamar; wine (as fermenting) -- X pure, red wine. see HEBREW chamar Forms and Transliterations חָֽמֶר׃ חמר׃ Chamer ḥā·mer ḥāmerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 32:14 HEB: עֵנָ֖ב תִּשְׁתֶּה־ חָֽמֶר׃ NAS: of grapes you drank wine. KJV: and thou didst drink the pure blood INT: of grapes drank wine |
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