חֶמְאָֽה
𐤇𐤌𐤀𐤄
chemʼâh
curds
Dairy product derived from curdled milk, typically referring to a soft, thick, or clotted form such as curds or butter; sometimes distinguished from ordinary milk in context as a more refined or processed dairy item. In biblical texts, often associated with hospitality or abundance, sometimes used metaphorically for richness or delight.
Judges 5:25 · Word #8
Lexicon H2529
| Lemma | חֶמְאָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤌𐤀𐤄 |
| Transliteration | chemʼâh |
| Strong's | H2529 |
| Definition | Dairy product derived from curdled milk, typically referring to a soft, thick, or clotted form such as curds or butter; sometimes distinguished from ordinary milk in context as a more refined or processed dairy item. In biblical texts, often associated with hospitality or abundance, sometimes used metaphorically for richness or delight. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | curds |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2529-02
thickened milk
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root חמה in the sense of heating or thickening, referring to milk that has been processed into a coagulated form. "Thickened milk" preserves the core idea of transformation by thickening while reflecting the feminine singular noun form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
curds
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Curds' is the standard and specific translation of 'chemeah' and matches most English renderings for this context. 'Thickened milk' is technically possible but awkward and less idiomatic in this story. |