Châmash — H2567

Definition

verb

to tax a fifth

1. to arrange in multiples of five, take one fifth
1. (Piel) to take one fifth, tax a fifth of

Usually translated as

take up the fifth participle

Origin

a denominative from H2568

• Derived from Châmêsh (H2568)

Greek equivalents

• geneá (G1074)

Occurrences

Châmash occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Genesis (1)

• Genesis 41:34 — Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part (וְחִמֵּשׁ֙) of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.