חֹ֣מֶץ
𐤇𐤌𐤑
chômets
vinegar
A sour liquid, typically wine or other fermented beverage that has turned acidic, used as vinegar; may refer to any fermented or soured drink consumed as a condiment, for flavoring, or in ritual settings. Extends to both the substance itself (vinegar) and the process or state of being soured.
Proverbs 25:20 · Word #5
Lexicon H2558
| Lemma | חֹמֶץ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤌𐤑 |
| Transliteration | chômets |
| Strong's | H2558 |
| Definition | A sour liquid, typically wine or other fermented beverage that has turned acidic, used as vinegar; may refer to any fermented or soured drink consumed as a condiment, for flavoring, or in ritual settings. Extends to both the substance itself (vinegar) and the process or state of being soured. |
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 | vinegar |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2558-02
soured wine
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a liquid product of fermentation derived from the root meaning "to be sour, ferment." "Soured wine" preserves the core idea of a fermented drink that has turned acidic, reflecting the root rather than using a generalized gloss. |
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