כִּידֽוֹן
𐤊𐤉𐤃𐤅𐤍
kidon
of a javelin
from the same as כִּיד; (perhaps smaller than חֲנִיתlemma חֲניִת second vowel, corrected to חֲנִית); properly, something to strike with, i.e. a dart; lance, shield, spear, target.
Job 41:21 · Word #6
Lexicon H3591
| Lemma | כִּידוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤉𐤃𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | kîydôwn |
| Strong's | H3591 |
| In-context | of a javelin |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H3591-02
striking-dart
| Root | כיד (k-y-d) |
| Core Meanings | striking, smiting, piercing, weaponized thrusting |
| Semantic Range | javelin, spear, lance, dart, thrusting weapon, possibly a smaller projectile weapon distinct from a larger spear |
| Conceptual Significance | As a weapon of striking or piercing, the כִּידוֹן represents martial strength and decisive action in battle narratives. Its imagery conveys direct, forceful engagement and is associated with warfare, defense, and military prowess in Israel’s historical accounts. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine noun; occurs in singular absolute (כִּידוֹן) and plural forms. The -וֹן ending often marks an instrument noun, indicating a tool used for the root action. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כִּידוֹן is a masculine singular instrument noun derived from a root associated with striking or smiting. "Striking-dart" preserves the core idea of an implement used for forceful impact, while reflecting the masculine singular absolute form attested (with plural forms occurring as "striking-darts"). |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root כיד (striking, smiting, piercing, weaponized thrusting)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H3591-01 |
bakidon | with the striking-spear |
H3591-03 |
vekhidon | and a striking-spear |
Word Usage (9 occurrences of H3591)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua 8:18 | בַּ/כִּיד֤וֹן | bakidon | the javelin |
| Joshua 8:18 | בַּ/כִּיד֥וֹן | bakidon-2 | the javelin |
| Joshua 8:26 | בַּ/כִּיד֑וֹן | bakidon | in-the-javelin |