Strong's Lexicon qamats: To grasp, to take a handful Original Word: קָמַץ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the specific action of "qamats," the concept of offering and sacrifice is prevalent in the New Testament. Related Greek terms include: - G4376 (prosphora) - offering - G2378 (thysia) - sacrifice Usage: The Hebrew verb "qamats" primarily means to grasp or to take a handful. It is often used in the context of taking a portion of something, particularly in relation to offerings or sacrifices. The action of "qamats" involves a deliberate and careful selection, often signifying an act of dedication or consecration. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, offerings and sacrifices were central to religious life and worship. The act of taking a handful, or "qamats," was significant in the ritual of the grain offering (minchah), where a priest would take a handful of fine flour mixed with oil and incense to burn on the altar as a memorial portion. This act symbolized the worshiper's dedication and the offering of their labor to God. The practice underscored the importance of giving the best portion to God as an act of reverence and obedience. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition enclose with the hand, grasp NASB Translation take (2), take a handful (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קָמַץ verb enclose with the hand, grasp (Late Hebrew id. = Biblical Hebrew; ᵑ7 קְמַץ; Assyrian ‡imƒu, kinƒu, is a part of the body occurring in pairs, MeissnSuppl. 84); — Qal Perfect3masculine singular consecutive וְקָמַץ Leviticus 2:2; Leviticus 5:12 (both with accusative מְלֹא קֻמְצוֺ + מִן of source), Numbers 5:26 (with accusative + מִן of source; all P). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance take an handful A primitive root; to grasp with the hand -- take an handful. Forms and Transliterations וְקָמַ֣ץ וְקָמַ֨ץ וקמץ vekaMatz wə·qā·maṣ wəqāmaṣLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 2:2 HEB: אַהֲרֹן֮ הַכֹּהֲנִים֒ וְקָמַ֨ץ מִשָּׁ֜ם מְלֹ֣א NAS: the priests; and shall take from it his handful KJV: the priests: and he shall take thereout INT: to Aaron's the priests and shall take thereout all along Leviticus 5:12 Numbers 5:26 3 Occurrences |
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