Lexicon tesumeth: Deposit, pledge, or something set in place. Original Word: תְּשׂוּמֶת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fellowship From suwm; a deposit, i.e. Pledging -- + fellowship. see HEBREW suwm NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sum Definition a pledge, security NASB Translation security (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תְּשׂ֫וּמֶת noun feminine (deposit, then, construct ׳יַד ׳ת pledge; security, Leviticus 5:21 (P; "" מִּקָּדוֺן). II. שׂום, שׂים (perhaps √ of following; compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שׂוּם (sum), meaning "to place" or "to set."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the New Testament that relates to the concept of a deposit or pledge is κοινωνία (koinonia), Strong's Greek Number G2842. While "koinonia" primarily denotes fellowship or communion, it also carries the idea of sharing and partnership, which can include the sharing of resources or mutual commitments, akin to the concept of a pledge or deposit in a communal or covenantal context. Usage: The word "teshumeth" appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts related to financial transactions or agreements where a deposit or pledge is involved. It is a term that signifies the act of placing something as a guarantee or assurance. Context: The Hebrew term תְּשׂוּמֶת (teshumeth) is a noun that appears in the context of legal and financial transactions in the Old Testament. It is associated with the practice of pledging an item or property as security for a debt or obligation. This concept is rooted in the ancient Near Eastern legal systems, where collateral was often required to ensure the fulfillment of a contract or agreement. The act of pledging served as a tangible assurance that the debtor would meet their obligations, and failure to do so could result in the forfeiture of the pledged item. The use of "teshumeth" underscores the importance of trust and responsibility in financial dealings, reflecting the broader biblical principles of justice and fairness in economic relationships. Forms and Transliterations בִתְשׂ֤וּמֶת בתשומת ḇiṯ·śū·meṯ ḇiṯśūmeṯ vitSumetLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 6:2 HEB: בְּפִקָּד֗וֹן אֽוֹ־ בִתְשׂ֤וּמֶת יָד֙ א֣וֹ NAS: or a security entrusted INT: to a deposit or A security entrusted or 1 Occurrence |
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be inauspicious, 
ill-luck). 
