גַּרְזֶ֔ן
𐤂𐤓𐤆𐤍
garzen
an axe
A tool for cutting or chopping, specifically an axe or hatchet. In biblical texts, גַּרְזֶן refers consistently to a metal instrument with a haft, used for felling trees or, in some cases, as a tool of craftsmanship or construction. The word can cover a range of axe-like tools, not limited to any one size or specific use, but generally denotes a tool designed for chopping solid materials.
Deuteronomy 20:19 · Word #16
Lexicon H1631
| Lemma | גַּרְזֶן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤓𐤆𐤍 |
| Transliteration | garzen |
| Strong's | H1631 |
| Definition | A tool for cutting or chopping, specifically an axe or hatchet. In biblical texts, גַּרְזֶן refers consistently to a metal instrument with a haft, used for felling trees or, in some cases, as a tool of craftsmanship or construction. The word can cover a range of axe-like tools, not limited to any one size or specific use, but generally denotes a tool designed for chopping solid materials. |
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 | an axe |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1631-01
hewing-axe
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root גרז meaning "to cut, hew, chop," and denotes an instrument that performs this action. "Hewing-axe" preserves the instrumental sense and reflects the singular masculine absolute form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
axe
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Hewing-axe' is root-faithful; but 'axe' is concise, fits the context, and matches SILEX's main sense. |