חֲמַ֖ת
𐤇𐤌𐤕
chêmâh
the venom
Intense heat or burning, both in a literal and figurative sense; most commonly used to denote fierce emotional states—especially rage, wrath, or intense anger. In specific contexts, can also refer metaphorically to venom or poison, highlighting the consuming or harmful aspect of anger. The term may carry the idea of a powerful internal force or outburst, capable of destruction or harm.
Deuteronomy 32:24 · Word #12
Lexicon H2534
| Lemma | חֵמָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤌𐤄 |
| Transliteration | chêmâh |
| Strong's | H2534 |
| Definition | Intense heat or burning, both in a literal and figurative sense; most commonly used to denote fierce emotional states—especially rage, wrath, or intense anger. In specific contexts, can also refer metaphorically to venom or poison, highlighting the consuming or harmful aspect of anger. The term may carry the idea of a powerful internal force or outburst, capable of destruction or harm. |
Morphology HNcfsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the venom |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2534-07
burning heat of
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֵמָה derives from the root חם ('to be hot') and denotes intense heat or burning, often figuratively of fierce anger. The feminine singular construct form is reflected by the rendering 'burning heat of,' indicating it grammatically governs a following noun. |
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