Strong's H2529 · Hebrew
חֶמְאָה
chemʼâh · /khem-aw'/
Number
H2529
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חֶמְאָה
Transliteration
chemʼâh
Pronunciation
khem-aw'
KJV occurrences
9 verses
Definition
curdled milk or cheese
KJV: butter.
Root / derivation: or (shortened) חֵמָה; from the same root as H2346 (חוֹמָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֶמְאָה across 9 verses.
Butter10×
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Judges1 verse
Job2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2529 (chemʼâh) mean?
curdled milk or cheese
How many times does H2529 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2529 (חֶמְאָה) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Butter.”
How is chemʼâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2529 is rendered as “Butter” (10×).
Where does the Hebrew word חֶמְאָה come from?
or (shortened) חֵמָה; from the same root as H2346 (חוֹמָה);