Biblica Analytica
H7905 Hebrew

שֻׂכָּה

suk.kah

spear

Lexicon Entry

Definition
spear
Transliteration
suk.kah
Strong's Number
H7905
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 שֻׂכָּה (suk.kah) is defined as a "spear." Its presence in the semantic domain of Warfare & Conflict indicates that it is closely related to violence and battle. Given its single occurrence in the Bible, this word likely holds a relatively specific or nuanced meaning. The limited usage of שֻׂכָּה suggests that it may not have been a common tool in ancient warfare, but rather a distinctive or specialized instrument used by particular groups or individuals. Its significance in the Bible is likely tied to a specific historical or cultural context, which would require further investigation to fully understand. The rarity of this word underscores its importance, as it may represent an aspect of ancient warfare that is not as well-represented in other sources. Further analysis of its usage and context is necessary to grasp its full significance.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H7905
Lemma
שֻׂכָּה
Transliteration
suk.kah
Definition
spear
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