בַּ/כִּיד֤וֹן
𐤁/𐤊𐤉𐤃𐤅𐤍
kîydôwn
the javelin
A spear or lance used as a weapon of war, typically a thrusting or throwing weapon with a pointed tip, sometimes referencing a specific type distinct from other Hebrew terms for spear. The term may also denote a javelin but usually carries the nuance of a spear used in battle, especially by warriors or soldiers. Its semantic range includes the sense of 'throwing weapon' or 'projectile' intended for combat.
Joshua 8:18 · Word #6
Lexicon H3591
| Lemma | כִּידוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤉𐤃𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | kîydôwn |
| Strong's | H3591 |
| Definition | A spear or lance used as a weapon of war, typically a thrusting or throwing weapon with a pointed tip, sometimes referencing a specific type distinct from other Hebrew terms for spear. The term may also denote a javelin but usually carries the nuance of a spear used in battle, especially by warriors or soldiers. Its semantic range includes the sense of 'throwing weapon' or 'projectile' intended for combat. |
Morphology HRd/Ncmsa
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the javelin |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3591-01
battle-spear
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine singular absolute (with prefixed preposition ב in surface forms). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root כיד, conveying striking or thrusting, and denotes an instrument for such action. "Battle-spear" preserves its identity as a weapon specifically used for striking or hurling in combat, reflecting its masculine singular absolute form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
with the battle-spear
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | The preposition בַּ- 'ba-' means 'with the'; adding 'the' clarifies the definite article understood by the prefix; battle-spear from P1 is preserved. |