וְ/חֶ֖רֶב
𐤅/𐤇𐤓𐤁
chereb
and a 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.
Psalms 149:6 · Word #4
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/Ncfsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and a sword |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2719-40
and destroying blade
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular absolute with prefixed conjunction וְ ("and"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֶרֶב derives from the root חרב, conveying destruction or laying waste. Rendering it as "destroying blade" preserves the root sense of devastation while reflecting its feminine singular absolute form with the prefixed conjunction "and." |
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