רֹ֥מַח
𐤓𐤌𐤇
rômach
spear
A long, thrusting or throwing weapon—spear or javelin—typically made of wood with an iron or metal head. Used in warfare or combat by individuals such as soldiers or warriors. The term may refer both to the complete weapon and, by metonymy, to the iron or metal portion (the point) in some contexts.
2 Chronicles 25:5 · Word #28
Lexicon H7420
| Lemma | רֹמַח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤌𐤇 |
| Transliteration | rômach |
| Strong's | H7420 |
| Definition | A long, thrusting or throwing weapon—spear or javelin—typically made of wood with an iron or metal head. Used in warfare or combat by individuals such as soldiers or warriors. The term may refer both to the complete weapon and, by metonymy, to the iron or metal portion (the point) in some contexts. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | spear |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7420-05
thrusting spear
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the weapon’s defining action from the root רמח—thrusting or hurling to pierce—while presenting the masculine singular noun in absolute form as a single weapon. |
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