חֲרָב֣וֹת
𐤇𐤓𐤁𐤅𐤕
chereb
swords
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.
Proverbs 30:14 · Word #2
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 HNcfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | swords |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2719-12
destroying blades
| Morphological Notes | Feminine plural common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֶרֶב derives from the root חרב, conveying destruction or laying waste; in plural feminine absolute form it denotes multiple bladed instruments characterized by their destructive function. "Destroying blades" preserves both the weapon sense and the root idea of devastation. |
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