cha.mash denotes taking a fifth from the land’s abundance in Genesis 41:34.

The sole attested use describes taking a fifth of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.

1. Taking a fifth from the land · dominant

   In Genesis 41:34, the Piel sequential perfect form occurs in the instruction concerning overseers over the land; the APB renders the clause, “let him take a fifth of the land of Egypt in the seven years of abundance.”

   Genesis 41:34

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Genesis 41:34, the APB presents the action as “take a fifth” of the land of Egypt.