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Chemarim

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

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Occurring once only in the English version, Zephaniah 1:4 , but frequently in the Hebrew, translated "idolatrous priests," 2 Kings 23:5 Hosea 10:5 . The word is supposed to be derived from a root signifying to burn, and may perhaps denote fire-priests, worshippers of the sun.

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Rand, W. W. Entry for 'Chemarim'. American Tract Society Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ats/​c/chemarim.html. 1859.
 
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