Strong’s H8105

שֶׁמֶר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shemer

Pronunciation

SHEH-mer

Definition

Dregs, lees, sediment

Meaning

something preserved, the settlings, of wine

Usage

The term "shemer" refers to the dregs or sediment that settles at the bottom of a liquid, particularly wine. In a metaphorical sense, it can denote something that is stagnant or settled, often used to describe complacency or a lack of movement and change.

Bible references

Psalm 75:8;Isaiah 25:6;Isaiah 25:6;Jeremiah 48:11;Zephaniah 1:12