◄ 2299. chad ►
Lexicon chad: Sharp, one Original Word: חַד Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: chad Pronunciation: khad Phonetic Spelling: (khad) Definition: Sharp, one Meaning: sharp Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sharp From chadad; sharp -- sharp. see HEBREW chadad NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from achad Definition sharp NASB Translation sharp (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. חַד see below חדד. II. [חַד] adjective sharp — only feminine singular חַדָּה, of חֶרֶב Ezekiel 5:1; in figure of tongue Psalm 57:5; simile of mouth Isaiah 49:2; figurative of end of (i.e. final experience with) strange woman כְּחֶרֶב פִיּוֺת ׳ח Proverbs 5:4 ("" מָרָ֯ה כַלַּעֲנָה). — 1. חַד see below אֶחָד. חַדָּה see עֵין חַדָּה. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be sharp" or "to be keen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G3691 (ὀξύς, oxus), which also means "sharp" or "keen." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe sharpness, particularly in the context of swords or incisive speech, similar to the Hebrew חַד. In summary, חַד (chad) is a Hebrew term that conveys the idea of sharpness, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense. It is used to describe objects that are effective in cutting or piercing, as well as to illustrate the penetrating nature of words or thoughts. Usage: The term חַד is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe objects or instruments that are sharp, such as swords or tools. It conveys the idea of something that is effective in cutting or piercing. Context: • The Hebrew word חַד appears in contexts where sharpness is a key characteristic, often related to tools or weapons. This sharpness can be literal, as in the case of a sword, or metaphorical, indicating keen perception or insight. • In the Old Testament, חַד is used to describe the sharpness of swords, as seen in passages where the effectiveness of a weapon is emphasized. For example, in Psalm 57:4, the psalmist speaks of "teeth like spears and arrows, tongues like sharp swords," illustrating the destructive power of words and weapons. • The concept of sharpness is also applied metaphorically to describe the incisive nature of speech or thought, suggesting clarity and precision. • The word חַד is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its occurrences are significant in highlighting the qualities of sharpness and effectiveness. Forms and Transliterations חַ֝דָּ֗ה חַדָּ֔ה חַדָּ֗ה חַדָּֽה׃ חדה חדה׃ chadDah ḥad·dāh ḥaddāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 57:4 HEB: וּ֝לְשׁוֹנָ֗ם חֶ֣רֶב חַדָּֽה׃ NAS: And their tongue a sharp sword. KJV: and their tongue a sharp sword. INT: and their tongue sword A sharp Proverbs 5:4 HEB: מָרָ֣ה כַֽלַּעֲנָ֑ה חַ֝דָּ֗ה כְּחֶ֣רֶב פִּיּֽוֹת׃ NAS: as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged KJV: as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged INT: is bitter wormwood Sharp sword A two-edged Isaiah 49:2 HEB: פִּי֙ כְּחֶ֣רֶב חַדָּ֔ה בְּצֵ֥ל יָד֖וֹ NAS: My mouth like a sharp sword, KJV: my mouth like a sharp sword; INT: my mouth sword A sharp the shadow of his hand Ezekiel 5:1 HEB: לְךָ֣ ׀ חֶ֣רֶב חַדָּ֗ה תַּ֤עַר הַגַּלָּבִים֙ NAS: of man, take a sharp sword; take KJV: of man, take thee a sharp knife, take INT: take sword A sharp razor it a barber's 4 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 2299 4 Occurrences ḥad·dāh — 4 Occ.