Strong's H2571 · Hebrew
חָמֻשׁ
châmush · /khaw-moosh'/
Definition
staunch, i.e. able-bodied soldiers
KJV: armed (men), harnessed.
Root / derivation: passive participle of the same as H2570 (חֹמֶשׁ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָמֻשׁ across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Joshua2 verses
Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye shall pass before your brethren armed, all the mighty men of valour, and help them; armed: Heb. marshalled by five
Joshua 4:12And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses spake unto them:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2571 (châmush) mean?
staunch, i.e. able-bodied soldiers
How many times does H2571 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2571 (חָמֻשׁ) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “armed.”
How is châmush translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2571 is rendered as “armed” (2×), “harnessed” (1×), “men” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חָמֻשׁ come from?
passive participle of the same as H2570 (חֹמֶשׁ);