קָמַץ

qa.matsto graspHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb3 occurrences2 books3 verses

Definition

a primitive root; to grasp with the hand
Traditional renderings: take an handful.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. Leviticus 2:2וְקָמַ֨ץ · shall take a handful
    …and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
  2. Leviticus 5:12וְקָמַ֣ץ · who shall take
    He is to bring it to the priest, who shall take a handful from it as a memorial portion and burn it on the altar atop the food offerings to the LORD; it is a sin offering.
  3. Numbers 5:26וְקָמַ֨ץ · is to take a handful
    Then the priest is to take a handful of the grain offering as a memorial portion and burn it on the altar; after that he is to have the woman drink the water.