חֵמָ֔ר
𐤇𐤌𐤓
chêmâr
of tar
Viscous, naturally occurring substance used as a binder or sealant, specifically bitumen or asphalt. In biblical contexts, refers to a sticky, dark petroleum product collected from the ground, employed for waterproofing or as mortar in construction projects.
Genesis 14:10 · Word #5
Lexicon H2564
| Lemma | חֵמָר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤌𐤓 |
| Transliteration | chêmâr |
| Strong's | H2564 |
| Definition | Viscous, naturally occurring substance used as a binder or sealant, specifically bitumen or asphalt. In biblical contexts, refers to a sticky, dark petroleum product collected from the ground, employed for waterproofing or as mortar in construction projects. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of tar |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2564-01
bubbling bitumen
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֵמָר derives directly from the root חמר, describing a substance that bubbles or foams up from the ground. "Bubbling bitumen" preserves both the material sense (natural asphalt) and its etymological connection to fermenting or boiling up. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of bitumen
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed 'bubbling bitumen' to 'of bitumen' to fit the construct 'pits of bitumen' as indicated by the context. The Hebrew חֵמָר refers to bitumen, and 'bubbling' is not explicit in the text. |