חַרְבּ֥/וֹ
𐤇𐤓𐤁/𐤅
chereb
his 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 Samuel 18:4 · 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/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 sword |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2719-17
his destroying blade
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular noun in construct state (חֶרֶב) with 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix (“his”). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֶרֶב denotes a bladed instrument associated with destruction, derived from the root חרב (“to lay waste, destroy”). The feminine singular construct form with a 3ms suffix is rendered "his destroying blade," preserving both the possessive suffix and the root’s destructive sense. |
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