Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חָמַשׁ”
Understanding châmash reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a denominative from חָמֵשׁ take up the fifth participle - to tax a fifth 1) to arrange in multiples of five, take one fi...
H2567
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חָמַשׁ
Phonetickhaw-mash'
Transliterationchâmash
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a denominative from חָמֵשׁ take up the fifth participle - to tax a fifth 1) to arrange in multiples of five, take one fifth 1a) (Piel) to take one fifth, tax a fifth of
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:34 | “Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.” Word: חָמַשׁ (châmash) |
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