חֲנִית֛/וֹ
𐤇𐤍𐤉𐤕/𐤅
chănîyth
his spear
A spear or lance; specifically, a long-handled weapon with a pointed metal tip used for thrusting or throwing in combat. In biblical contexts, 'חֲנִית' typically denotes a weapon of war carried by soldiers, leaders, or champions, especially for close- or mid-range battle. The term frequently appears as the personal weapon of prominent warriors, indicating status or martial readiness.
1 Chronicles 11:11 · Word #15
Lexicon H2595
| Lemma | חֲנִית |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤍𐤉𐤕 |
| Transliteration | chănîyth |
| Strong's | H2595 |
| Definition | A spear or lance; specifically, a long-handled weapon with a pointed metal tip used for thrusting or throwing in combat. In biblical contexts, 'חֲנִית' typically denotes a weapon of war carried by soldiers, leaders, or champions, especially for close- or mid-range battle. The term frequently appears as the personal weapon of prominent warriors, indicating status or martial readiness. |
Morphology HNcfsc/Sp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | his spear |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2595-05
his spear
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular noun in construct state with 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֲנִית denotes a long-handled thrusting weapon, etymologically linked to the idea of something "set" or "fixed" in place. The construct singular with 3ms suffix requires the rendering "his spear," preserving both possession and singular feminine form. |
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