The meaning of “קָמַץ”
Understanding qâmats reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
take an handful. - to grasp with the hand 1) (Qal) to grasp, enclose with the hand, take a handful
קָמַץ
take an handful. - to grasp with the hand 1) (Qal) to grasp, enclose with the hand, take a handful
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 2:2 | “And he shall bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord:” Word: קָמַץ (qâmats) | |
| Leviticus 5:12 | “Then shall he bring it to the priest, and the priest shall take his handful of it, even a memorial thereof, and burn it on the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the Lord: it is a sin offering.” Word: קָמַץ (qâmats) | |
| Numbers 5:26 | “And the priest shall take an handful of the offering, even the memorial thereof, and burn it upon the altar, and afterward shall cause the woman to drink the water.” Word: קָמַץ (qâmats) |
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