Strong's Lexicon chamash: To arm, to equip Original Word: חָמַשׁ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chamash," the concept of being armed or equipped can be related to Greek terms such as "ὁπλίζω" (hoplizó - to arm) found in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew verb "chamash" primarily means to arm or equip, particularly in the context of preparing for battle. It conveys the action of providing weapons or gear necessary for warfare. This term is used in the context of military preparation and readiness, emphasizing the importance of being equipped for conflict. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, warfare was a common aspect of life, and being armed was essential for survival and defense. The Israelites, like other ancient Near Eastern peoples, had to be prepared to defend their land and people against various enemies. The concept of being armed also carried a spiritual dimension, as it symbolized readiness and trust in God's provision and protection. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from chamesh Definition to take the fifth part NASB Translation exact a fifth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [חמשׁ] verb denominative only Pi`el וְחִמֵּשׁ אֶתֿ אֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם Genesis 41:34 (E) and he shall fifth (take the fifth part of) the land of Egypt, i.e. the fifth part of the produce (compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance take up the fifth participle A denominative from chamesh; to tax a fifth -- take up the fifth participle see HEBREW chamesh Forms and Transliterations וְחִמֵּשׁ֙ וחמש vechimMesh wə·ḥim·mêš wəḥimmêšLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 41:34 HEB: עַל־ הָאָ֑רֶץ וְחִמֵּשׁ֙ אֶת־ אֶ֣רֶץ NAS: of the land, and let him exact a fifth [of the produce] of the land KJV: over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land INT: charge of the land exact the land of Egypt 1 Occurrence |
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take a fifth part; Ethiopic 
1. 2 quinque facere). 
