Strong's H2529 · Hebrew
חֶמְאָה
chemʼâh · /khem-aw'/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Judges1 verse
Job2 verses
Isaiah2 verses
Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.
Isaiah 7:22And it shall come to pass, for the abundance of milk that they shall give he shall eat butter: for butter and honey shall every one eat that is left in the land. the land: Heb. the midst of the land
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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);