וּ/בַ/חֶ֔רֶב
𐤅/𐤁/𐤇𐤓𐤁
chereb
and with 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.
Deuteronomy 28:22 · Word #7
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 HC/Rd/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 | and with sword |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2719-31
and by the sword
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction ו + preposition ב (with definite article) + noun feminine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֶרֶב denotes a bladed instrument of destruction derived from the root meaning "to lay waste." The prefixed conjunction ו and preposition ב with the definite article yield "and by the sword," preserving singular feminine form and instrumental sense. |
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