בֶּ/חָֽרֶב
𐤁/𐤇𐤓𐤁
chereb
by 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.
2 Samuel 1:12 · Word #19
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 HRd/Ncfsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | by the sword |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2719-05
with a destroying blade
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְּ + feminine singular absolute noun חֶרֶב (common noun). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֶרֶב derives from חרב, conveying destruction or laying waste, and refers to a bladed implement of ruin. The prefixed בְּ indicates "with/by," so the rendering preserves both the instrumental force and the root sense of a destructive cutting weapon. |
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