Strong’s H2548

חָמִיץ

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

chamiyts

Pronunciation

khaw-meets'

Definition

Sour, leavened

Meaning

seasoned, salt provender

Usage

The term "chamits" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe something that is sour or leavened. It is often associated with bread or dough that has undergone fermentation, resulting in a sour taste. In the context of biblical law, leavened products were prohibited during certain religious observances, such as the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

Bible references

Isaiah 30:24