Strong’s H2556
חָמֵץ
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
chamets
Pronunciation
khaw-mates'
Definition
To be leavened, to be sour
Meaning
to be pungent, in taste, in color
Usage
The Hebrew verb "chamets" primarily means to be leavened or to become sour. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often refers to the process of fermentation, particularly in bread-making, where dough is allowed to rise due to the presence of yeast or other leavening agents. This term is used both literally, in reference to food, and metaphorically, to describe moral or spiritual corruption.
Bible references
Exodus 12:34;Exodus 12:39;Psalm 71:4;Psalm 73:21;Isaiah 63:1;Hosea 7:4