Hebrew · H2563, G4081

Chomer

Properly, a bubbling up, i.e. of water, a wave ; of earth, mire or clay (cement); also a heap ; hence, a chomer or dry measure · clay

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חֹמֶרH2563properly, a bubbling up, i.e. of water, a wave ; of earth, mire or clay (cement); also a heap ; hence, a chomer or dry measure

Pronunciationḥōmer

Material substance shaped by force—clay, mire—carrying sense of formlessness awaiting divine molding or judgment.

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πηλόςG4081clay

Pronunciationpēlós

Clay as malleable material in potter's hands, symbolizing human susceptibility to God's sovereign formation and judgment

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What does chomer (chomer) mean in the Bible?

חֹמֶר · πηλός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "clay, material for shaping".

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What does חֹמֶר · πηλός mean in the Bible?

חֹמֶר · πηλός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "clay, material for shaping".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2563, G4081?

H2563, G4081 is connected to 31 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. clay, material for shaping

Strong'sH2563, G4081

Lexical occurrences31 verses

Source Gloss

clay, material for shaping

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