חֶ֖רֶב
𐤇𐤓𐤁
chereb
the sword
A sharp-edged weapon or tool, primarily used for cutting or slashing; in most biblical contexts, specifically a sword. Also used more generally for any bladed instrument, such as a dagger or knife. Figuratively, it may denote violence or destruction, particularly in reference to military conflict or divine judgment.
1 Chronicles 21:30 · Word #11
Lexicon H2719
| Lemma | חֶרֶב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤓𐤁 |
| Transliteration | chereb |
| Strong's | H2719 |
| Definition | A sharp-edged weapon or tool, primarily used for cutting or slashing; in most biblical contexts, specifically a sword. Also used more generally for any bladed instrument, such as a dagger or knife. Figuratively, it may denote violence or destruction, particularly in reference to military conflict or divine judgment. |
Morphology HNcfsc
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 | the sword |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2719-22
blade of destruction
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine singular; absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from חרב ('to lay waste, destroy') and denotes a sharp-edged implement characterized by its destructive function. "Blade of destruction" preserves the root’s ruin-oriented sense while reflecting the singular feminine absolute form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
sword
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | While P1 chose 'blade of destruction,' the proper and contextually clear translation is 'sword,' which is both more accurate per the SILEX definition and expected in this context. |