חָ֞ם
𐤇𐤌
châm
warm
An adjective denoting the physical property of being hot or warm, either in temperature or intensity. It is most often used to describe objects or conditions that radiate heat, such as earth, wind, or weather. In rare cases, it may refer metaphorically to warmth of feeling or color, though this is not a primary sense in biblical usage.
Joshua 9:12 · Word #3
Lexicon H2525
| Lemma | חָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤌 |
| Transliteration | châm |
| Strong's | H2525 |
| Definition | An adjective denoting the physical property of being hot or warm, either in temperature or intensity. It is most often used to describe objects or conditions that radiate heat, such as earth, wind, or weather. In rare cases, it may refer metaphorically to warmth of feeling or color, though this is not a primary sense in biblical usage. |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | warm |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2525-01
Ham
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (personal name). |
| Rendering Rationale | Although derived from the root meaning "to be hot," this form is a masculine singular proper name and functions as a fixed personal and ethnological name. Therefore it is rendered simply as "Ham," preserving its morphological status as a proper noun. |
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