Strong's Lexicon tachmas: Violence, wrong, injustice Original Word: תַּחְמָס Word Origin: Derived from the root חָמַס (chamas), which means "violence" or "wrong." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of "tachmas" is ἀδικία (adikia), which means "injustice" or "unrighteousness." This term is used in the New Testament to describe actions that are contrary to God's will and righteousness. Usage: The Hebrew word "tachmas" is used to denote acts of violence, injustice, or wrongful deeds. It often conveys a sense of moral and ethical wrongdoing, particularly in the context of social injustice or oppression. The term is used to describe actions that are contrary to God's law and righteousness, highlighting the destructive nature of such behavior. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, societies were governed by a strong sense of communal justice and righteousness. The concept of "tachmas" would have been understood as a violation of the social order and divine law. The Hebrew Bible frequently addresses issues of justice and righteousness, emphasizing the importance of living in accordance with God's commandments. Acts of "tachmas" were seen as not only offenses against individuals but also against the community and God Himself. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chamas Definition male ostrich NASB Translation owl (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs תַּחְמָס noun [masculine] name of male ostrich, according to Boii.830 Thes (Thes derives from violence of this bird, compare Arabic  violence, also ostrich; other conjectures are: owl ᵐ5 ᵑ9; swallow, Saad: see also Kn in Di) — mentioned as unclean Leviticus 11:16 (P) Deuteronomy 14:15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance disease, grievous, that are sickness From chamac; a species of unclean bird (from its violence), perhaps an owl -- night hawk. see HEBREW chamac Forms and Transliterations הַתַּחְמָ֖ס התחמס hat·taḥ·mās hattachMas hattaḥmāsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 11:16 HEB: הַֽיַּעֲנָ֔ה וְאֶת־ הַתַּחְמָ֖ס וְאֶת־ הַשָּׁ֑חַף NAS: and the ostrich and the owl and the sea gull KJV: And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, INT: first and the ostrich and the owl and the sea and the hawk Deuteronomy 14:15 2 Occurrences |
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