חָמִיץ (cha.mits)
cha.mits
salted
H:AQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:A
Word Overview
The Hebrew word chamits describes feed that has been seasoned, specifically with salt or a salty herb. It appears only once in the Old Testament, found in Isaiah 30:24. In this context, it refers to the fodder given to livestock, indicating that even the animals’ food is prepared with care and flavor.
While the term might seem minor, its usage highlights a detail about provision in ancient agricultural life. The sources note that chamits applies to provender for cattle, suggesting a practical concern for nutrition and palatability. This single occurrence paints a picture of thoroughness in sustaining all creatures under one’s care.
Translators typically render this word as "seasoned," capturing the idea of adding salt to enhance the feed. The rarity of the word makes its appearance in Isaiah particularly notable, offering a specific glimpse into the daily realities described in prophetic literature. It reminds readers that biblical imagery often draws from ordinary, tangible experiences.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word chamits appears only once in Scripture, tucked into a promise of restoration in Isaiah 30:24. It describes feed seasoned with salt for oxen and donkeys working the soil. This small detail reveals a God who cares about the practical needs of His creation, even the sustenance given to animals that till the ground.
For your faith, this reminds you that God’s provision is thorough. He does not leave anything to chance or neglect. Even in times of restoration, He ensures that every part of life, including the labor and strength required for it, is cared for with attention. This offers comfort: the same God who provides seasoned feed for working animals also provides for your daily needs.
You can trust that His care extends to the details of your life. Whether you are resting or working, He sees you. This promise invites you to rest in His faithful provision, knowing that He prepares everything needed for your journey.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- salted1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- חָמִ֖יץ1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 30:24
The oxen likewise and the young donkeys that till the ground will eat savory feed, which has been winnowed with the shovel and with the fork.
This verse uses chamits to describe seasoned feed for working animals, showing God's detailed care for those who labor during restoration.