הַ/חִצִּ֑ים
𐤄/𐤇𐤑𐤉𐤌
chitstsîy
the arrows
A singular or collective noun meaning 'arrow,' referring broadly to a projectile weapon shot from a bow. Typically denotes a singular arrow, but frequently used in a collective or generic sense for arrows as a class. Can refer to literal arrows used in warfare or hunting, figurative arrows representing divine or human punishment, or projectiles more generally in poetic or metaphorical contexts.
1 Samuel 20:21 · Word #8
Lexicon H2678
| Lemma | חִצִּי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤑𐤉 |
| Transliteration | chitstsîy |
| Strong's | H2678 |
| Definition | A singular or collective noun meaning 'arrow,' referring broadly to a projectile weapon shot from a bow. Typically denotes a singular arrow, but frequently used in a collective or generic sense for arrows as a class. Can refer to literal arrows used in warfare or hunting, figurative arrows representing divine or human punishment, or projectiles more generally in poetic or metaphorical contexts. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the arrows |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2678-03
the arrows
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun in the absolute state with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root חץ, denoting a sharp projectile shot from a bow. The masculine plural absolute form with the definite article is accurately rendered as "the arrows," preserving both number and definiteness. |
View full lexicon entry for H2678 →
SILEX v2