בַּ/חֶ֤רֶב
𐤁/𐤇𐤓𐤁
chereb
by-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.
Jeremiah 44:12 · Word #18
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-sword |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2719-02
by the sword
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ב + definite article assimilated + feminine singular absolute noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֶרֶב derives from the root חרב, conveying destruction or laying waste; it denotes a bladed implement of ruin, most commonly a sword. The prefixed בַּ marks the preposition "in/by," yielding the instrumental sense "by the sword." |
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