Strong’s H2557

חָמֵץ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chametz

Pronunciation

khaw-mates'

Definition

To be leavened, to be sour

Meaning

ferment, extortion

Usage

The Hebrew word "chamets" primarily refers to the process of fermentation, specifically in the context of bread-making, where dough becomes leavened or sour. In the biblical context, it is often associated with the prohibition of leaven during certain religious observances, such as the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

Bible references

Exodus 12:15;Exodus 12:19;Exodus 12:20;Exodus 13:3;Exodus 13:7;Exodus 23:18;Exodus 34:25;Leviticus 2:11;Leviticus 6:17;Leviticus 7:13;Leviticus 23:17;Deuteronomy 16:3;Amos 4:5