קֵינ/וֹ֙
𐤒𐤉𐤍/𐤅
qayin
his spear
A metal spearhead or lance, primarily used as a weapon in combat, typically of iron or bronze. The term emphasizes the functional aspect of a stabbing or thrusting implement rather than a simple staff or rod. While most occurrences denote a weapon, in some later Hebrew literature, it can refer broadly to a javelin or pointed blade.
2 Samuel 21:16 · Word #8
Lexicon H7013
| Lemma | קַיִן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤉𐤍 |
| Transliteration | qayin |
| Strong's | H7013 |
| Definition | A metal spearhead or lance, primarily used as a weapon in combat, typically of iron or bronze. The term emphasizes the functional aspect of a stabbing or thrusting implement rather than a simple staff or rod. While most occurrences denote a weapon, in some later Hebrew literature, it can refer broadly to a javelin or pointed blade. |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp3ms
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | his spear |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7013-01
his spear
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct form with 3rd masculine singular suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root idea of something fixed or firmly set, developing into a rigid thrusting weapon that strikes and holds fast. The 3rd masculine singular pronominal suffix is preserved with "his." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
his spear
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'His spear' is contextually correct based on the SILEX definition and the P1 rendering. |