חָמָס
Violence ; by implication, wrong ; by metonymy unjust gain
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What does חָמָס (chamas) mean in the Bible?
חָמָס (chamas) is a Hebrew word meaning "violence ; by implication, wrong ; by metonymy unjust gain". violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain BDB: violence Usage: cruel(-ty), damage, false, injustice, × oppressor, unrighteous, violence (against, done), violent (dealing), wrong. The term reveals the destructive motives hidden beneath the speech of the wicked. This term runs through the canonical themes of Revelation.
Meaning
Violence rooted in injustice and exploitation; the wrong that produces unjust gain through force and oppression.
violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain BDB: violence Usage: cruel(-ty), damage, false, injustice, × oppressor, unrighteous, violence (against, done), violent (dealing), wrong.
Why This Word Matters
The term reveals the destructive motives hidden beneath the speech of the wicked. Proverbs 10:11
The word reveals the destructive motives hidden within wicked speech. Proverbs 10:6
Grammatical Forms
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Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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