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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Hamishah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/h/hamishah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_chronicles/7-3.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/h/hamishah.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Hamishah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/h/hamath-zobah--subdued_by_solomon.htm" title="Hamath-Zobah: Subdued by Solomon">◄</a> Hamishah <a href="/topical/h/hamites.htm" title="Hamites">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Meaning:</b> <br>The term "Hamishah" is derived from the Hebrew word חֲמִשָּׁה (ḥămîšâ), which means "five." It is often used in the context of counting or numbering in the Hebrew Bible. The word itself is not a proper noun or a name but rather a numeral that appears in various contexts throughout the Scriptures.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>While "Hamishah" as a standalone term does not appear frequently in English translations, its Hebrew form is used in several passages to denote the number five. For example, in <a href="/genesis/18-28.htm">Genesis 18:28</a>, Abraham negotiates with God over the fate of Sodom, saying, "Suppose the fifty righteous are five less than fifty. Will You destroy the whole city for lack of five?" . Here, the Hebrew word for five is "Hamishah."<br><br>In the context of the construction of the Tabernacle, the number five is significant. <a href="/exodus/26-3.htm">Exodus 26:3</a> mentions, "Five curtains are to be joined together, and the other five curtains are to be joined as well" . The use of "Hamishah" in this context underscores the importance of order and structure in the design of sacred spaces.<br><br><b>Symbolic Significance:</b> <br>The number five in biblical numerology often symbolizes God's grace, goodness, and favor. It is seen in the five offerings in Leviticus (burnt, sin, trespass, grain, and peace offerings) and the five books of the Torah, which are foundational to Jewish and Christian teachings.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context:</b> <br>In ancient Near Eastern cultures, numbers often held symbolic meanings. The use of "Hamishah" in the Hebrew Bible reflects a broader cultural understanding of numbers as more than mere quantities. The number five, in particular, was associated with balance and harmony, as seen in various biblical and extra-biblical texts.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b> <br>From a theological perspective, the use of "Hamishah" in Scripture can be seen as a reflection of divine order and completeness. The recurrence of the number five in various contexts, such as the fivefold ministry in <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11</a> (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers), suggests a divine pattern for leadership and service within the church.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While "Hamishah" itself is not a prominent term in English translations of the Bible, its Hebrew form and the number it represents play a significant role in the biblical narrative. Understanding its use and significance can provide deeper insights into the text and the divine principles it conveys.<a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Hamishah (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-3.htm">1 Chronicles 7:3</a></span><br />And sons of Uzzi: Izrahiah; and sons of Izrahiah: Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, <span class="boldtext">Hamishah</span> -- all of them heads.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/h/hamishah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Hamishah</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Hamishah</b> (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 7:3 And<br> sons of Uzzi: Izrahiah; and sons of Izrahiah: Michael, and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hamishah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hamites.htm"><span class="l">Hamites (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hamites.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/ha'math-zo'bah.htm"><span class="l">Ha'math-zo'bah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Ha'math-zo'bah. Hamath-zobah, Ha'math-zo'bah. <b>Hamishah</b> . Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br> (See RSV). Hamath-zobah, Ha'math-zo'bah. <b>Hamishah</b> . 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