Strong's Lexicon machamaah: Butter, curd Original Word: מַחֲמָאָה Word Origin: Derived from the root חָמַא (chama), which means "to be soft" or "to be smooth." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for butter or curd is not directly listed in Strong's Greek Dictionary, but related concepts of nourishment and abundance can be found in terms like γάλα (gala, milk) - Strong's Greek 1051. Usage: The term "machamaah" refers to a dairy product, specifically butter or curd, which is a staple in ancient Near Eastern diets. It is often associated with abundance and nourishment, symbolizing prosperity and the richness of the land. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, dairy products like butter and curd were essential components of the diet. They were made from the milk of cows, goats, or sheep and were considered a sign of wealth and blessing. The process of making butter involved churning milk until the fat separated, a practice that was common in agrarian societies. Butter was not only a food item but also used in offerings and hospitality, reflecting the culture's emphasis on generosity and provision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition smoother than butter NASB Translation butter (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַחֲמָאֹת noun feminine plural curd-like things = smooth, hypocritical, words, only construct מִּיו ׳חָֽלְקוּ מ Psalm 55:22 smooth are the butter-words of his mouth (EW De Hup), but read probably (חלק(ו) מֵחֲמָאֹת פיו (פניוׅ) his mouth (face) is smoother than curds (Vrss Ki Thes Ol Che Bae We Du [מֵחֶמְאָה]). מַחֲמָאֹת noun feminine plural only (apparently construct) מִּיו חָֽלְקוּ ׳מ Psalm 55:22, according to Ew De Hup = curd-like (i.e. smooth, hypocritical) words, smooth are the butter-words of his mouth; but read probably (פניו) מִּיו (or מֵחֶמְאָה) חלק(ו) מֵחֲמָאֹת his face is smoother thm curds (Vrss Ki Thes Ol Che Bae We). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance than butter A denominative from chem'ah; something buttery (i.e. Unctuous and pleasant), as (figuratively) flattery -- X than butter. see HEBREW chem'ah Forms and Transliterations מַחְמָאֹ֣ת מחמאת machmaOt maḥ·mā·’ōṯ maḥmā’ōṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 55:21 HEB: חָלְק֤וּ ׀ מַחְמָאֹ֣ת פִּיו֮ וּֽקֲרָב־ NAS: than butter, But his heart KJV: were smoother than butter, but war INT: was smoother butter his speech was war 1 Occurrence |
|
