The meaning of “חָמֵץ”
Understanding châmêts reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cruel (man), dyed, be grieved, leavened. - to be pungent - i.e. in taste (sour, i.e. literally fermented, or figurativel...
חָמֵץ
cruel (man), dyed, be grieved, leavened. - to be pungent - i.e. in taste (sour, i.e. literally fermented, or figuratively, harsh), in color (dazzling) 1) to be leavened, be sour 1a) (Qal) to be leavened 1b) (Hiphil) to taste something leavened 1c) (Hithpael) to be embittered, grieved 2) to be cruel, oppress, be ruthless 3) to be red
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 12:34 | “And the people took their dough before it was leavened, their kneadingtroughs being bound up in their clothes upon their shoulders.” Word: חָמֵץ (châmêts) | |
| Psalms 73:21 | “Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.” Word: חָמֵץ (châmêts) | |
| Isaiah 63:1 | “Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.” Word: חָמֵץ (châmêts) | |
| Hosea 7:4 | “They are all adulterers, as an oven heated by the baker, who ceaseth from raising after he hath kneaded the dough, until it be leavened.” Word: חָמֵץ (châmêts) |
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