Strong’s H2755

חֲרֵי־יוֹנִים

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

charey-yowniym

Pronunciation

khar-ay yo-neem

Definition

"Dove's dung"

Meaning

excrements of doves, a vegetable

Usage

The term "chare yonim" is traditionally translated as "dove's dung." It appears in the context of a severe famine described in the Bible, where it is mentioned as a commodity being sold for a high price. The phrase is often understood to refer to a type of seed or plant, possibly a legume or a wild vegetable, rather than literal excrement. This interpretation is supported by the context of extreme scarcity and the need for sustenance during a siege.

Bible references

2 Kings 6:25;2 Kings 18:27