Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַחֲמָאָה”
Understanding machămâʼâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a denominative from חֶמְאָה [idiom] than butter. - something buttery (i.e. unctuous and pleasant), as (figuratively) fla...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַחֲמָאָה
Phoneticmakh-am-aw-aw'
Transliterationmachămâʼâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a denominative from חֶמְאָה [idiom] than butter. - something buttery (i.e. unctuous and pleasant), as (figuratively) flattery 1) curd-like, smooth, unctuous, hypocritical 1a) words of flattery (fig.)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 55:21 | “The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.” Word: מַחֲמָאָה (machămâʼâh) |