Strong’s H2563

חֹמֶר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chomer

Pronunciation

kho'-mer

Definition

Clay, mortar, heap, mire, cement

Meaning

a bubbling up, of water, a wave, of earth, mire, clay, a heap, a chomer, dry measure

Usage

The Hebrew word "chomer" primarily refers to a substance that is malleable and can be shaped, such as clay or mortar. It is used in the Bible to describe materials used in construction and pottery, as well as metaphorically to depict the human condition and the process of creation.

Bible references

Genesis 11:3;Exodus 1:14;Exodus 8:14;Exodus 8:14;Leviticus 27:16;Numbers 11:32;Judges 15:16;Judges 15:16;Job 4:19;Job 10:9;Job 13:12;Job 27:16;Job 30:19;Job 33:6;Job 38:14;Isaiah 5:10;Isaiah 10:6;Isaiah 29:16;Isaiah 41:25;Isaiah 45:9;Isaiah 64:8;Jeremiah 18:4;Jeremiah 18:6;Ezekiel 45:11;Ezekiel 45:11