חֲנִ֔ית
𐤇𐤍𐤉𐤕
chănîyth
spear
A spear or lance; specifically, a long-handled weapon with a pointed metal tip used for thrusting or throwing in combat. In biblical contexts, 'חֲנִית' typically denotes a weapon of war carried by soldiers, leaders, or champions, especially for close- or mid-range battle. The term frequently appears as the personal weapon of prominent warriors, indicating status or martial readiness.
2 Samuel 23:21 · Word #11
Lexicon H2595
| Lemma | חֲנִית |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤍𐤉𐤕 |
| Transliteration | chănîyth |
| Strong's | H2595 |
| Definition | A spear or lance; specifically, a long-handled weapon with a pointed metal tip used for thrusting or throwing in combat. In biblical contexts, 'חֲנִית' typically denotes a weapon of war carried by soldiers, leaders, or champions, especially for close- or mid-range battle. The term frequently appears as the personal weapon of prominent warriors, indicating status or martial readiness. |
Morphology HNcfsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | spear |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2595-03
set spear
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from חנה (“to set, pitch”), reflecting a weapon fixed or set into a shaft; "set spear" preserves this root connection while denoting a singular feminine war-weapon. The absolute singular form is rendered as a simple noun phrase. |
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