חָמֵץ
châmêts(khaw-mates')
“to be pungent; i.e. in taste (sour, i.e. literally fermented, or figuratively, harsh), in color (dazzling)”
8 occurrencesOld TestamentUncommon Word
Definition
Strong’s Definition
to be pungent; i.e. in taste (sour, i.e. literally fermented, or figuratively, harsh), in color (dazzling)
Translated in KJV as
cruel (man)dyedbe grievedleavened.
Etymology
a primitive root;
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“Seven days shall there be no leaven found in your houses: for whosoever eateth that which is leavened, even that soul shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he be a stranger, or bor…”