Strong's Lexicon chum: Brown, dark, swarthy Original Word: חוּם Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be warm" or "to be hot." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chum," the concept of color and complexion can be found in Greek words such as "melas" (G3189), meaning black or dark, which is used in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "chum" is used to describe a color, specifically a shade of brown or a dark complexion. It is often used in the context of describing physical appearances, such as skin color or the color of objects. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, colors often carried symbolic meanings and were used to describe various aspects of life, from physical appearances to spiritual states. The color brown, as indicated by "chum," could be associated with the earth, humility, or the natural world. Understanding the cultural context of color in the Bible can provide deeper insights into the text's meaning and the worldview of its authors. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition darkened, dark brown or black NASB Translation black (3), black ones (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חוּם adjective darkened, dark brown or black, only of colour of sheep (in Genesis 30, J); — וכלשֶֿׂהחֿוּם בכשׂבים Genesis 30:32, ׳וְחוּם בכ Genesis 30:33,35, וכלחֿוּם בְּצאֹן Genesis 30:40 (clause probably interpolated Ol Hup De We Di). חוֺמָה see below חמה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance brown From an unused root meaning to be warm, i.e. (by implication) sunburnt or swarthy (blackish) -- brown. Forms and Transliterations וְחוּם֙ וחום ח֖וּם חוּם֙ חום chum ḥūm veChum wə·ḥūm wəḥūmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 30:32 HEB: וְכָל־ שֶׂה־ חוּם֙ בַּכְּשָׂבִ֔ים וְטָל֥וּא NAS: and every black one KJV: cattle, and all the brown cattle INT: and every one black the lambs and the spotted Genesis 30:33 Genesis 30:35 Genesis 30:40 4 Occurrences |
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