◄ H2570 ►
חמשׁ
Transliteration
chomesh;
Pronunciation
kho'-mesh
Parts of Speech
n m
Root Word (Etymology)
from an unused root probably meaning, to be stout
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: number 687a
KJV Translation Count — 4x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: fifth (4)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. belly, abdomen, fifth ribs
Strong's Definitions
chomesh, kho'-mesh; from an unused root probably meaning, to be stout; the abdomen (as obese): — fifth (rib).
Concordance Results Using KJV
Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the H2570 rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.
And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the H2570 rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.
And they came thither into the midst of the house, as though they would have fetched wheat; and they smote him under the H2570 rib: and Rechab and Baanah his brother escaped.
But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand: so he smote him therewith in the H2570 rib, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri.