חֵמָר (chêmâr) — Slime
Hebrew word study: חֵמָר (chêmâr), Strong's H2564. bitumen (as rising to the surface)
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bitumen (as rising to the surface)
KJV translation words: slime(-pit).
Strong's H2564 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 11:3 and last appears in Exodus 2:3.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 3)
- Genesis 11:3 — וְהַחֵמָר — and the bitumen
- Genesis 14:10 — חֵמָר — bitumen
- Exodus 2:3 — בַחֵמָר — with the bitumen
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: H2560 חָמַר (châmar).
Entries whose derivation names this word: H2560 חָמַר (châmar).
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Frequently asked questions
What does chêmâr (H2564) mean?
Bitumen (as rising to the surface).
How is H2564 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H2564 as: slime(-pit)..
How often does חֵמָר (chêmâr) appear?
Strong's H2564 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 11:3 and last appears in Exodus 2:3.
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