Strong’s H2555

חָמָס

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chamac

Pronunciation

khaw-MAS

Definition

Violence, wrong, cruelty, injustice

Meaning

violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain

Usage

The Hebrew word "chamas" primarily denotes acts of violence, cruelty, or injustice. It is often used in the context of moral and social corruption, where individuals or societies engage in oppressive and destructive behavior. The term can refer to physical violence, but it also encompasses broader forms of injustice and wrongdoing.

Bible references

Genesis 6:11;Genesis 6:13;Genesis 16:5;Genesis 49:5;Exodus 23:1;Deuteronomy 19:16;Judges 9:24;2 Samuel 22:3;2 Samuel 22:49;1 Chronicles 12:18;Job 16:17;Job 19:7;Psalm 7:16;Psalm 11:5;Psalm 18:48;Psalm 25:19;Psalm 27:12;Psalm 35:11;Psalm 55:9;Psalm 58:2;Psalm 72:14;Psalm 73:6;Psalm 74:20;Psalm 140:1;Psalm 140:4