הַֽ/חֲנִיתִים֙
𐤄/𐤇𐤍𐤉𐤕𐤉𐤌
chănîyth
the spears
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.
2 Chronicles 23:9 · Word #7
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 HTd/Ncfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the spears |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2595-07
the spears
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine plural absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֲנִית denotes a spear or lance, likely derived from the root idea of something "set" or "fixed" upright. The feminine plural absolute form with the definite article is rendered "the spears," preserving number and definiteness while reflecting its established martial sense. |
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