קֻמְצ֜/וֹ
𐤒𐤌𐤑/𐤅
qômets
handful
A handful; the amount that can be grasped with one hand, particularly used in ritual contexts for the portion of grain, incense, or other substance taken by a priest as part of a sacrificial offering. It signifies a measured portion, specifically that which is encompassed by the palm and the closed fingers. The term is used primarily in contexts describing ritual or cultic procedures, such as the removal of a handful of flour or incense for burning on the altar.
Leviticus 5:12 · Word #8
Lexicon H7062
| Lemma | קֹמֶץ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤌𐤑 |
| Transliteration | qômets |
| Strong's | H7062 |
| Definition | A handful; the amount that can be grasped with one hand, particularly used in ritual contexts for the portion of grain, incense, or other substance taken by a priest as part of a sacrificial offering. It signifies a measured portion, specifically that which is encompassed by the palm and the closed fingers. The term is used primarily in contexts describing ritual or cultic procedures, such as the removal of a handful of flour or incense for burning on the altar. |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | handful |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7062-03
his handful
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state with 3rd person masculine singular suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes that which is grasped in a closed hand, a "handful," directly reflecting the root idea of grasping. The construct form with a 3ms pronominal suffix requires the possessive rendering "his." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
his handful
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 precisely reflects the Hebrew possessive form; 'his handful' is correct and contextually appropriate. |