Biblica Analytica
H4380 Hebrew

מְכֵרָה

me.khe.rah

sword

Lexicon Entry

Definition
sword
Transliteration
me.khe.rah
Strong's Number
H4380
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Warfare & Conflict

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word מְכֵרָה (me.khe.rah) Strong's number H4380 refers to a sword. This term is classified within the semantic domain of Warfare & Conflict. The limited occurrence of this word in the Bible (only one instance) suggests that it may be a somewhat specialized or poetic term. Its meaning is straightforward, denoting a sharp, cutting instrument wielded in combat.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H4380
Lemma
מְכֵרָה
Transliteration
me.khe.rah
Definition
sword
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text

Genesis 49:5

“Simeon and Levi are brothers. Their swords are weapons of violence.
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