Strong's H7061 · Hebrew
קָמַץ
qâmats · /kaw-mats'/
Definition
to grasp with the hand
KJV: take an handful.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered קָמַץ across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Leviticus2 verses
And he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD:
Leviticus 5:12Then shall he bring it to the priest, and the priest shall take his handful of it, even a memorial thereof, and burn it on the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: it is a sin offering.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7061 (qâmats) mean?
to grasp with the hand
How many times does H7061 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7061 (קָמַץ) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “take.”
How is qâmats translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7061 is rendered as “take” (2×), “handful” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word קָמַץ come from?
a primitive root;