Original Word: חֶמֶר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chemer
Pronunciation: KHAY-mer
Phonetic Spelling: (kheh'-mer)
Definition: Bitumen, asphalt, pitch
Meaning: wine

pure, red wine

From chamar; wine (as fermenting) -- X pure, red wine.

see HEBREW chamar

Word Origin
from chamar
Definition
wine
NASB Translation
wine (2).

חֶ֫מֶר noun [masculine] wine (poetry) (Aramaic חַמְרָא; Arabic , see Lag^{BN 207}) — וְדַםעֵֿנָבתִּשְׁתֶּהחָֿ֑מֶר Deuteronomy 32:14; כֶּרֶם חֶמֶר Isaiah 27:2, but read here כֶּרֶם חֶמֶד (see חֶמֶד).

חֲמַר noun masculine wine (ᵑ7 Syriac; Biblical Hebrew חֶמֶר (in poetry and late), √ I. חמר); — absolute ׳ח Ezra 6:9; Ezra 7:22; emphatic חַמָרָא Daniel 5:1.Daniel 5:2. Daniel 5:4. Daniel 5:23.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to boil up or ferment.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry for "chemer" is Strong's G3631, οἶνος (oinos), which also refers to wine. In the New Testament, "oinos" is used in various contexts, including the miracle at the wedding in Cana (John 2:1-11) and the Last Supper (Matthew 26:27-29), where wine is a significant element of the narrative. Like "chemer," "oinos" carries connotations of both celebration and caution regarding its use.

Usage: The word "chemer" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote wine, often highlighting its potent and intoxicating nature. It is used in contexts that emphasize the strength and potential effects of wine.

Context: • The term "chemer" appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe wine, particularly in its fermented state. This word is used to convey the idea of wine's strength and its ability to intoxicate. The root of "chemer" suggests a boiling or fermenting process, which is central to the production of wine. In the biblical context, wine is often associated with celebration and blessing, but it also carries warnings about overindulgence and the moral and social consequences of drunkenness.
• In Deuteronomy 32:14, "chemer" is used in a poetic description of the abundance and blessings provided by God, including "the blood of grapes" as a metaphor for wine. This highlights the richness and value of wine in ancient Israelite culture.
• The use of "chemer" in the Bible underscores the dual nature of wine as both a symbol of joy and a potential source of moral failure. It serves as a reminder of the need for moderation and the dangers of excess.

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