מַחֲמָאֹת
ma.cha.ma.ah (H4260)
butter
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word מַחֲמָאֹת (ma.cha.ma.ah, Strong's number H4260) is defined as "butter." With a single occurrence in the Bible, this word's meaning is unambiguous and straightforward. Given its semantic domain of Speech & Communication, it is likely used metaphorically or symbolically in its appearance in the Bible. It's possible that butter served as a representation of something else, given its rarity of use in biblical language. However, without further context or additional occurrences, we can only conclude that this word's significance is tied to its singular appearance and the specific situation in which it is used.
AI synthesis uses only provided lexicon data -- never training knowledge.
His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.