Strong's Lexicon chomesh: Fifth part, fifth Original Word: חֹמֶשׁ Word Origin: Derived from the root חָמֵשׁ (chamesh), meaning "five." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "chomesh" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept of a "fifth" is more contextually specific to Hebrew law and culture. Usage: The term "chomesh" refers to a fifth part or a fifth portion. It is used in the context of division or allocation, often relating to a portion of goods, produce, or spoils. The concept of a "fifth" is significant in various legal and ritual contexts within the Hebrew Bible. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the division of goods and resources was a common practice, often dictated by religious or legal requirements. The allocation of a fifth part, as seen in the use of "chomesh," reflects a structured approach to resource management and societal obligations. This division could be related to offerings, taxes, or penalties, illustrating the importance of fairness and proportionality in communal life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as chamesh Definition fifth part NASB Translation fifth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חֹ֫מֶשׁ noun [masculine] fifth part — only לְפַרְעֹה לַהֹמֶשׁ Genesis 47:26, but connection with preceding awk-ward; read perhaps הַחֹמֶשׁ (ᵑ6), or לְחַמֵּשׁ ᵐ5, see Di. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fifth participle From chamash; a fifth tax -- fifth participle see HEBREW chamash Forms and Transliterations לַחֹ֑מֶשׁ לחמש la·ḥō·meš laChomesh laḥōmešLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 47:26 HEB: מִצְרַ֛יִם לְפַרְעֹ֖ה לַחֹ֑מֶשׁ רַ֞ק אַדְמַ֤ת NAS: that Pharaoh should have the fifth; only KJV: [that] Pharaoh should have the fifth [part]; except INT: of Egypt Pharaoh have the fifth except the land 1 Occurrence |
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