Strong’s H2561

חֶמֶר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chemer

Pronunciation

KHAY-mer

Definition

Bitumen, asphalt, pitch

Meaning

wine

Usage

The Hebrew word "chemer" refers to a naturally occurring, viscous substance known as bitumen or asphalt. It is a sticky, black, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. In the Bible, "chemer" is used to describe the material used for waterproofing and construction purposes, particularly in the context of ancient building techniques.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 32:14