Lexical Summary kumaz: Ornament, specifically a type of jewelry or decorative item. Original Word: כּוּמָז Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tablet From an unused root meaning to store away; a jewel (probably gold beads) -- tablet. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition (a golden ornament) perhaps a bracelet NASB Translation bracelets (1), necklaces (1), though (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כּוּמָז noun [masculine] name of a golden ornament; — ׳חָח וָנֶזֶם וְטַבַּעַת וְכ Exodus 35:22; אֶצְעָדָה וְצָמִיד טַבַּעַת ׳עָגִיל וְכ Numbers 31:50 (both P). Topical Lexicon Identification and Description Kumaz designates an ornate piece of gold jewelry—variously rendered as brooch, clasp, or necklace—grouped with earrings, signet rings, and armlets. Its placement among personal ornaments underscores both aesthetic appeal and monetary worth. Occurrences in Scripture • Exodus 35:22: “Every man who had in his possession an offering of gold—brooches, earrings, rings, and necklaces—presented them as a wave offering to the LORD.” Historical and Cultural Context Gold adornments functioned as portable wealth throughout the ancient Near East. Israel’s acquisition of such objects fulfilled the promise to leave Egypt with riches (Exodus 3:22), while their later appearance in Midianite plunder shows the item’s cross-cultural popularity. The voluntary transfer of kumaz from private possession to sacred service highlights a societal expectation that material blessings could—and should—be redirected toward divine purposes. Symbolism and Theological Themes 1. Voluntary Devotion: Both passages present kumaz as part of a freewill offering, illustrating that authentic worship stems from willing hearts (Exodus 35:21; 2 Corinthians 9:7). Ministry Applications • Stewardship: Kumaz encourages modern believers to dedicate possessions, abilities, and time to Kingdom work. Related Passages Exodus 3:21-22; Exodus 32:1-4; Exodus 35:4-29; Numbers 31:48-54; Proverbs 3:9-10; 1 Timothy 2:9-10; 1 Peter 3:3-4; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15; Hebrews 9:12 Forms and Transliterations וְכוּמָ֑ז וְכוּמָז֙ וכומז vechuMaz wə·ḵū·māz wəḵūmāzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 35:22 HEB: וָנֶ֜זֶם וְטַבַּ֤עַת וְכוּמָז֙ כָּל־ כְּלִ֣י NAS: and signet rings and bracelets, all KJV: and rings, and tablets, all jewels INT: and earrings and signet and bracelets all articles Numbers 31:50 2 Occurrences |
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