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H2556
חָמֵץ
châmêts
Pronunciation: khaw-mates'
Definition
to be pungent; i.e. in taste (sour, i.e. literally fermented, or figuratively, harsh), in color (dazzling)
KJV Renderings
cruel (man), dyed, be grieved, leavened.
Word Analysis
EN: to be pungent; i.e. in taste (sour
Etymology: a primitive root;