Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2529

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.

Genesis1 verse
Deuteronomy1 verse
Judges1 verse
2 Samuel1 verse
Job2 verses
Proverbs1 verse
Isaiah2 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);