2571. chamushim

Lexicon

chamushim: Armed, equipped

Original Word: חָמֻשׁ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: chamush
Pronunciation: khah-moo-sheem
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-moosh')
Definition: Armed, equipped
Meaning: staunch, able-bodied soldiers

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

armed men, harnessed

Passive participle of the same as chomesh; staunch, i.e. Able-bodied soldiers -- armed (men), harnessed.

see HEBREW chomesh

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
in battle array
NASB Translation
army (1), battle array (2), martial array (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חֲמֻשִׁים adjective plural in battle array, always this form, Exodus 13:18 (E), Joshua 1:14; Joshua 4:12 (both D), Judges 7:11 + Numbers 32:17 (JE), see חושׁ.

חמת (√ of following; meaning unknown; Mv and others, very improbably, from Arabic grow rancid, putrid; see on formation, Lag^{BN 154}).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָמֵשׁ (chamesh), meaning "five."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G3991 (πεμπάζω, pempazo), which also relates to the concept of being equipped or prepared, particularly in a military context. This Greek term is used to describe the act of organizing or arranging in a manner suitable for battle, reflecting a similar theme of readiness and capability as seen in the Hebrew "chamush."

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term חָמֻשׁ (chamush) within its biblical context, emphasizing its significance in describing the preparedness and military organization of the Israelites during pivotal moments in their history.

Usage: The word "chamush" appears in the context of military readiness and is used to describe the Israelites as they left Egypt, indicating that they were organized and prepared for potential conflict.

Context: • The term חָמֻשׁ (chamush) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the Israelites as they departed from Egypt. In Exodus 13:18, it is stated, "So God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea. And the Israelites left the land of Egypt armed for battle." This indicates that the Israelites were not merely fleeing but were organized and prepared for any military engagement they might encounter.
• The concept of being "armed" or "equipped" is significant in understanding the readiness and determination of the Israelites during their exodus. It suggests a level of preparedness and resolve, highlighting their transition from a state of bondage to one of autonomy and self-defense.
• The term is also used in Joshua 1:14 and Joshua 4:12, where it describes the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh as they crossed the Jordan River, emphasizing their role as warriors ready to assist their fellow Israelites in conquering the Promised Land.

Forms and Transliterations

הַחֲמֻשִׁ֖ים החמשים וַחֲמֻשִׁ֛ים וחמשים חֲמֻשִׁ֔ים חֲמֻשִׁ֜ים חמשים chamuShim ha·ḥă·mu·šîm ḥă·mu·šîm hachamuShim haḥămušîm ḥămušîm vachamuShim wa·ḥă·mu·šîm waḥămušîm

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 13:18
HEB: יַם־ ס֑וּף וַחֲמֻשִׁ֛ים עָל֥וּ בְנֵי־
NAS: went up in martial array from the land
KJV: went up harnessed out of the land
INT: Sea of the Red martial went and the sons

Joshua 1:14
HEB: וְאַתֶּם֩ תַּעַבְר֨וּ חֲמֻשִׁ֜ים לִפְנֵ֣י אֲחֵיכֶ֗ם
NAS: your brothers in battle array, all
KJV: your brethren armed, all the mighty
INT: you shall cross battle before your brothers

Joshua 4:12
HEB: שֵׁ֤בֶט הַֽמְנַשֶּׁה֙ חֲמֻשִׁ֔ים לִפְנֵ֖י בְּנֵ֣י
NAS: crossed over in battle array before
KJV: passed over armed before
INT: the tribe of Manasseh battle before the sons

Judges 7:11
HEB: אֶל־ קְצֵ֥ה הַחֲמֻשִׁ֖ים אֲשֶׁ֥ר בַּֽמַּחֲנֶֽה׃
NAS: to the outposts of the army that was in the camp.
KJV: unto the outside of the armed men that [were] in the host.
INT: to the outposts of the army that was camp

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2571
4 Occurrences

ḥă·mu·šîm — 2 Occ.
ha·ḥă·mu·šîm — 1 Occ.
wa·ḥă·mu·šîm — 1 Occ.