Strong H2567חָמַשׁ
to take the fifth part
- Transliteration
- châmash
- Pronunciation
- khaw-mash'
- Morphology
- Hebrew Verb
Definition
A denominative from H2568; to tax a fifth: - take up the fifth part.
Detailed definition
1) to arrange in multiples of five, take one fifth
1a) (Piel) to take one fifth, tax a fifth of
1a) (Piel) to take one fifth, tax a fifth of
In the Bible
Strong H2567 appears in 1 verse of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- take1
First verses
- Genesis 41:34Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.