Strong's H2564 · Hebrew
חֵמָר
chêmâr · /khay-mawr'/
Number
H2564
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חֵמָר
Transliteration
chêmâr
Pronunciation
khay-mawr'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
bitumen (as rising to the surface)
KJV: slime(-pit).
Root / derivation: from H2560 (חָמַר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֵמָר across 2 verses.
slime2×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2564 (chêmâr) mean?
bitumen (as rising to the surface)
How many times does H2564 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2564 (חֵמָר) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “slime.”
How is chêmâr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2564 is rendered as “slime” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word חֵמָר come from?
from H2560 (חָמַר);