The meaning of “חֶמְאָה”
Understanding chemʼâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (shortened) חֵמָה chêmâh (khay-maw'); from the same root as חוֹמָה butter. - curdled milk or cheese 1) curd, butter
חֶמְאָה
or (shortened) חֵמָה chêmâh (khay-maw'); from the same root as חוֹמָה butter. - curdled milk or cheese 1) curd, butter
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:8 | “And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.” Word: חֶמְאָה (chemʼâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 32:14 | “Butter of kine, and milk of sheep, with fat of lambs, and rams of the breed of Bashan, and goats, with the fat of kidneys of wheat; and thou didst drink the pure blood of the grape.” Word: חֶמְאָה (chemʼâh) | |
| Judges 5:25 | “He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish.” Word: חֶמְאָה (chemʼâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 17:29 | “And honey, and butter, and sheep, and cheese of kine, for David, and for the people that were with him, to eat: for they said, The people is hungry, and weary, and thirsty, in the wilderness. ” Word: חֶמְאָה (chemʼâh) | |
| Job 29:6 | “When I washed my steps with butter, and the rock poured me out rivers of oil;” Word: חֶמְאָה (chemʼâh) |