Definition: In the Hebrew Bible, the term "alchemizing" refers to a transformation or alteration in a substance through the process of chemical change, often with the aid of fire or heat. This term comes from the Greek word ἀλέμκησις ("allechis"), which means 'to alter' and 'to change'. In Hebrew, this verb is translated as "alekkos" (which literally means 'altering'). The context suggests that in alchemizing, a substance undergoes a transformation through the action of heat or fire. The word can also be interpreted metaphorically, representing an altered state, quality, or essence. It was originally used to describe a chemical change, as it occurs when substances are heated and chemically changed, such as gold turning into silver or lead into zinc in mining processes. In this sense, alchemizing is akin to transforming matter. In the Old Testament, Alchemists were described as being able to convert various metals into gold. However, they did not invent the technique of alchemical manipulation; rather, it was used by earlier cultures like Mesopotamia for millennia before the invention of fire or metallurgy. Therefore, in context from the Hebrew Bible, "alchemizing" is a metaphorical term used to describe a process through which matter transforms its essence or character.

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