Lexicon chemar: Bitumen, asphalt, pitch Original Word: חֵמָר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance slimepit From chamar; bitumen (as rising to the surface) -- slime(-pit). see HEBREW chamar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chamar Definition bitumen, asphalt NASB Translation tar (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֵמָר noun [masculine] bitumen, asphalt (from I. חמר according to OBlauZMG 1869, 279, bitumen as seething, swelling up; Thes MV, from IV. חמר, with reference to reddish-brown colour) — חֵמָר Genesis 11:3 2t.; used for cement in building Babel Genesis 11:3 (J); abounding in vale of Siddim ׳בֶּאֱרֹת בֶּאֱרֹת ח Genesis 14:10; used in coating Moses' 'ark' of bulrushes Exodus 2:3 (E; "" זָ֑פֶת). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to boil up.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for חֵמָר (chemar), as the concept of bitumen is more culturally and geographically specific to the ancient Near East. However, the Greek term ἄσφαλτος (asphaltos) in the Septuagint and other Greek texts can be considered a functional equivalent, as it refers to a similar substance used in similar contexts. Usage: The term חֵמָר (chemar) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to bitumen, a substance used in ancient times for waterproofing and as a binding agent. It appears in contexts related to construction and sealing. Context: חֵמָר (chemar) is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that highlight its practical applications in ancient construction and engineering. In Genesis 11:3, it is noted that the builders of the Tower of Babel used "brick for stone, and tar for mortar." The term "tar" here is translated from חֵמָר, indicating its use as a binding and waterproofing agent. Similarly, in Genesis 14:10, the Valley of Siddim is described as being full of "tar pits," again using חֵמָר to describe the bitumen deposits in the area. This substance was crucial in ancient Mesopotamian architecture, where it was used to waterproof structures and as a mortar for bricks. The use of bitumen is also noted in the construction of Noah's Ark and the basket of Moses, where it served as a sealant to ensure buoyancy and protection from water (though these specific instances use a different Hebrew term, כֹּפֶר, for pitch). חֵמָר's significance in the ancient world underscores its value in construction and its role in the technological advancements of early civilizations. Forms and Transliterations בַחֵמָ֖ר בחמר וְהַ֣חֵמָ֔ר והחמר חֵמָ֔ר חמר ḇa·ḥê·mār ḇaḥêmār cheMar ḥê·mār ḥêmār vacheMar veHacheMar wə·ha·ḥê·mār wəhaḥêmārLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 11:3 HEB: הַלְּבֵנָה֙ לְאָ֔בֶן וְהַ֣חֵמָ֔ר הָיָ֥ה לָהֶ֖ם NAS: and they used tar for mortar. KJV: for stone, and slime had INT: brick stone tar used mortar Genesis 14:10 Exodus 2:3 3 Occurrences |
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