Strong’s H2564

חֵמָר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chemar

Pronunciation

khay-mawr'

Definition

Bitumen, asphalt, pitch

Meaning

bitumen

Usage

The Hebrew word "chemar" refers to a naturally occurring, sticky, black, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. In the biblical context, it is often translated as "bitumen" or "pitch." It was used in ancient times for waterproofing and as a binding agent.

Bible references

Genesis 11:3;Genesis 14:10;Exodus 2:3