הַ/חֶ֔רֶב
𐤄/𐤇𐤓𐤁
chereb
the-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.
Jeremiah 49:37 · Word #20
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 HTd/Ncfsa
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 | the-sword |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2719-23
the destroying blade
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state, with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֶרֶב derives from the root meaning "to lay waste" and denotes a bladed instrument of destruction. "The destroying blade" preserves the definite article, singular form, and foregrounds its identity as an implement of ruin rather than merely a generic sword. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the sword
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'the destroying blade' is overly interpretive; 'the sword' is the standard and literal meaning, fitting the context of divine punishment. |