וָ/רֹ֑מַח
𐤅/𐤓𐤌𐤇
rômach
and spear
A long, thrusting or throwing weapon—spear or javelin—typically made of wood with an iron or metal head. Used in warfare or combat by individuals such as soldiers or warriors. The term may refer both to the complete weapon and, by metonymy, to the iron or metal portion (the point) in some contexts.
1 Chronicles 12:25 · Word #5
Lexicon H7420
| Lemma | רֹמַח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤌𐤇 |
| Transliteration | rômach |
| Strong's | H7420 |
| Definition | A long, thrusting or throwing weapon—spear or javelin—typically made of wood with an iron or metal head. Used in warfare or combat by individuals such as soldiers or warriors. The term may refer both to the complete weapon and, by metonymy, to the iron or metal portion (the point) in some contexts. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and spear |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7420-09
and thrusting spear
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction ו + masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun רֹמַח denotes a long weapon used for thrusting or hurling, reflecting the root sense of piercing or projecting force. The prefixed conjunction וָ is preserved as "and," and the masculine singular absolute form is reflected by the singular "spear." |
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