Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of “חֲנִית”

Understanding chănîyth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

javelin, spear. - a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent) 1) spear 1a) spear 1a1) shaft of a spear 1a2) spear-head

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H2595

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

חֲנִית

Phonetickhan-eeth'

Transliterationchănîyth

Grammar Code

H:N-F

Hebrew Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

javelin, spear. - a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent) 1) spear 1a) spear 1a1) shaft of a spear 1a2) spear-head

Scripture References

40 total references

Reference	Text
1 Samuel 20:33	“And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.” Word: חֲנִית (chănîyth)
2 Kings 11:10	“And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give king David’s spears and shields, that were in the temple of the Lord.” Word: חֲנִית (chănîyth)
2 Chronicles 23:9	“Moreover Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David’s, which were in the house of God.” Word: חֲנִית (chănîyth)
Psalms 46:9	“He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.” Word: חֲנִית (chănîyth)
Micah 4:3	“And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.” Word: חֲנִית (chănîyth)