The meaning of “חֶרֶב”
Understanding chereb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. - drought - also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knif...
חֶרֶב
axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. - drought - also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 34:25 | “And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males.” Word: חֶרֶב (chereb) | |
| Judges 8:20 | “And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet a youth.” Word: חֶרֶב (chereb) | |
| 2 Chronicles 29:9 | “For, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this.” Word: חֶרֶב (chereb) | |
| Proverbs 25:18 | “A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.” Word: חֶרֶב (chereb) | |
| Daniel 11:33 | “And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.” Word: חֶרֶב (chereb) |