◄ 2541. chamots ►
Strong's Lexicon chamots: Sour, leavened Original Word: חָמוֹץ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: chamowts Pronunciation: khaw-mots' Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-motse') Definition: violent, a robber Meaning: The term חָמוֹץ (chamots) is used to describe someone who is violent or a robber. It conveys the idea of one who acts with aggression or unlawfully takes from others. Word Origin: Derived from the root חָמַץ (chamats), which means to be violent or to oppress. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3027 • λῃστής (lēstēs): A robber, bandit, or one who plunders. • Strong's Greek Number 443 • ἀδικία (adikia): Injustice, unrighteousness, or wrongdoing, often associated with acts of violence or oppression. In the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), the term is translated in contexts that highlight the moral and social implications of such behavior, emphasizing the need for justice and righteousness in accordance with biblical teachings. Usage: The word חָמוֹץ (chamots) appears in the Hebrew Bible to characterize individuals who engage in violent or oppressive behavior, often in the context of robbery or unjust gain. Context: The term חָמוֹץ (chamots) is found in the Hebrew Scriptures and is used to describe individuals who are characterized by violence and robbery. This term is indicative of a person who not only engages in physical violence but also in acts of oppression and theft. The root חָמַץ (chamats) suggests a broader context of being sour or leavened, metaphorically extending to the idea of being morally corrupt or aggressive. In the biblical narrative, such individuals are often depicted as antagonists who disrupt the peace and order of society, acting contrary to the laws and commandments given by God. The use of חָמוֹץ (chamots) serves as a warning against the destructive nature of violence and the moral decay it represents. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from chamats Definition the ruthless (ones) NASB Translation ruthless (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָמוֺץ noun [masculine] collective the ruthless — only ׳אַשְּׁרוּ ח Isaiah 1:17 set right the ruthless, so Hi EW Kn De Che Di; Vrss give passive (perhaps חָמוּץ) hence AV relieve the oppressed; but on form חָמוֺץ = doer of action see Ew§ 152 b. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance oppressed From chamets; properly, violent; by implication, a robber -- oppressed. see HEBREW chamets Forms and Transliterations חָמ֑וֹץ חמוץ chaMotz ḥā·mō·wṣ ḥāmōwṣ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 1:17 HEB: מִשְׁפָּ֖ט אַשְּׁר֣וּ חָמ֑וֹץ שִׁפְט֣וּ יָת֔וֹם NAS: Reprove the ruthless, Defend KJV: relieve the oppressed, judge INT: justice Reprove the ruthless Defend the orphan 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2541 1 Occurrence ḥā·mō·wṣ — 1 Occ.