Lexicon
חֹ֫מֶשׁ
cho.mesh
H2569
H:N-M Hebrew

fifth

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cho.mesh denotes the fixed fifth portion assigned to Pharaoh from Egypt's land in Genesis 47:26.

The term denotes the stated fifth portion in the statute concerning Pharaoh's claim on the land of Egypt in Genesis 47:26.

Senses in use

  1. A stipulated fifth portion · dominant

    In Genesis 47:26, the masculine singular absolute noun occurs in the clause setting a statute upon Egypt's land for Pharaoh; the APB renders the relevant provision as "for a fifth," while distinguishing the priests' land as not becoming Pharaoh's.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Genesis 47:26, the APB presents the provision as "for a fifth." The term's precise contribution is read from its clause within the statute.

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