כִּידֽוֹן
𐤊𐤉𐤃𐤅𐤍
kîydôwn
of a javelin
A spear or lance used as a weapon of war, typically a thrusting or throwing weapon with a pointed tip, sometimes referencing a specific type distinct from other Hebrew terms for spear. The term may also denote a javelin but usually carries the nuance of a spear used in battle, especially by warriors or soldiers. Its semantic range includes the sense of 'throwing weapon' or 'projectile' intended for combat.
Job 41:21 · Word #6
Lexicon H3591
| Lemma | כִּידוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤉𐤃𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | kîydôwn |
| Strong's | H3591 |
| Definition | A spear or lance used as a weapon of war, typically a thrusting or throwing weapon with a pointed tip, sometimes referencing a specific type distinct from other Hebrew terms for spear. The term may also denote a javelin but usually carries the nuance of a spear used in battle, especially by warriors or soldiers. Its semantic range includes the sense of 'throwing weapon' or 'projectile' intended for combat. |
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 | of a javelin |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3591-02
striking-spear
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root כיד, conveying striking or thrusting; thus "striking-spear" preserves the instrumental sense of a weapon designed for thrusting or hurling in combat. The singular masculine absolute form is reflected as a single concrete weapon. |
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