חֲמָסִ֖ים
𐤇𐤌𐤎𐤉𐤌
châmâç
of-violence
Physical violence, forceful wrongdoing, or ethical violence directed against persons, property, or society at large. The word also encompasses a wider range of unjust actions, including oppression, cruelty, social injustice, and wrongful gain. In some contexts, it refers to the harm caused through such acts, whether through force, deceit, or injustice.
2 Samuel 22:49 · Word #6
Lexicon H2555
| Lemma | חָמָס |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤌𐤎 |
| Transliteration | châmâç |
| Strong's | H2555 |
| Definition | Physical violence, forceful wrongdoing, or ethical violence directed against persons, property, or society at large. The word also encompasses a wider range of unjust actions, including oppression, cruelty, social injustice, and wrongful gain. In some contexts, it refers to the harm caused through such acts, whether through force, deceit, or injustice. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of-violence |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2555-03
violent wrongs
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural noun form expresses multiple instances or manifestations of behavior flowing from the root חמס—intentional, forceful wrongdoing. "Violent wrongs" preserves both the aggressive dimension and the ethical injustice inherent in the root, while reflecting the masculine plural absolute form. |
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