Strong's Lexicon qomets: Handful Original Word: קֹמֶץ Word Origin: Derived from the root קָמַץ (qamats), meaning "to grasp" or "to take a handful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "qomets" in the Septuagint or New Testament, as the concept of a grain offering is specific to the Hebrew sacrificial system. However, related concepts of offering and sacrifice can be found in Greek terms such as θυσία (thysia - sacrifice) and προσφορά (prosphora - offering). Usage: The term "qomets" refers to a "handful," specifically in the context of a portion of grain or flour that is taken by grasping with the hand. It is often used in the context of offerings, particularly in the Levitical sacrificial system, where a priest would take a handful of flour as part of a grain offering. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the sacrificial system was central to religious life, and offerings were a means of worship and atonement. The grain offering, or "minchah," was a voluntary act of worship, expressing devotion and thanksgiving to God. The "qomets" was a symbolic portion that represented the whole offering, signifying the worshiper's dedication and the priest's role in mediating between the people and God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qamats Definition closed hand, fist NASB Translation abundantly (1), handful (1), handful* (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קֹ֫מֶץ] noun [masculine] closed hand, fist; — suffix מְלֹא קֻמְצוֺ his fist-full Leviticus 2:2; Leviticus 5:12; take up ׳בְּקLev 6:8 in his fist (all P); plural לִקְמָצִים Genesis 41:47 the earth yielded by handfuls (i.e. abundantly; E, according to most; P, Ball Holz, who questions text). קמשׂ (√ of following; meaning unknown). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance handful From qamats; a grasp, i.e. Handful -- handful. see HEBREW qamats Forms and Transliterations בְּקֻמְצ֗וֹ בקמצו לִקְמָצִֽים׃ לקמצים׃ קֻמְצ֗וֹ קֻמְצ֜וֹ קמצו bə·qum·ṣōw bekumTzo bəqumṣōw kumTzo likmaTzim liq·mā·ṣîm liqmāṣîm qum·ṣōw qumṣōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 41:47 HEB: שְׁנֵ֣י הַשָּׂבָ֑ע לִקְמָצִֽים׃ NAS: the land brought forth abundantly. KJV: the earth brought forth by handfuls. INT: years of plenty abundantly Leviticus 2:2 Leviticus 5:12 Leviticus 6:15 4 Occurrences |
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