כְּ/חֶ֣רֶב
𐤊/𐤇𐤓𐤁
chereb
as a 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.
Proverbs 5:4 · Word #5
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 HR/Ncfsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | as a sword |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2719-25
like a sword
| Morphological Notes | Preposition כְּ ("like/as") + feminine singular absolute noun חֶרֶב. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֶרֶב denotes a bladed implement of destruction, most commonly a sword, derived from the root meaning to lay waste. The prefixed כְּ adds comparison, yielding "like a sword," preserving the singular form and destructive sense inherent in the root. |
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