Strong's Lexicon ibchah: Flash, Glint, Gleam Original Word: אִבְחָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb בָּחַר (bachar), meaning "to choose" or "to select." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for the concept of a flashing or gleaming sword might be found in terms like "ῥομφαία" (rhomphaia), which is used in the New Testament to describe a large sword, often with a connotation of divine judgment (e.g., Revelation 1:16). Usage: The Hebrew word "ibchah" is used to describe a sudden flash or gleam, often in the context of a sword or weapon. It conveys the idea of a sharp, bright, and swift movement, typically associated with the glint of a sword in battle. This term emphasizes the suddenness and intensity of the action. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, swords were a common weapon used in warfare and personal defense. The imagery of a flashing sword would have been a powerful symbol of strength, power, and divine judgment. The Israelites, like many ancient peoples, viewed warfare as not only a physical battle but also a spiritual one, where God's intervention and protection were sought. The flash of a sword could symbolize both the threat of violence and the protection provided by a warrior or divine being. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition slaughter NASB Translation glittering (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אִבְחָה] noun feminine construct אִבְחַת חֶרֶב Ezekiel 21:20; Dl, as above, slaughter; but probably error for טבחת (see טבח) Ges Co; ᵐ5 σφάγια ρὁμφαίας, compare ᵑ7. אֲבַטִּיחִים see בטח. אָבִי see ביה. אֲבִי see אֲבִיָּהוּ below II. אבה. אֲבִי הָעֶזְרִי see אֲבִיעֶזֶר below II. אבה. אֲבִיָּה see אֲבִיָּהוּ below II. אבה. אֲבִיהַיִל see אֲבִיחַיִל below II. אבה. אֶבְיוֺן, אֲבִיּוֺנָה see I. אָבָה. אֲבִיָּם see אֲבִיָּהוּ below II. אבה. אֶבְיָסָף see אֲבִיאָסָף below II. אבה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance point From an unused root (apparently meaning to turn); brandishing of a sword -- point. Forms and Transliterations אִבְחַת־ אבחת־ ’iḇ·ḥaṯ- ’iḇḥaṯ- ivchatLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 21:15 HEB: שַׁ֣עֲרֵיהֶ֔ם נָתַ֖תִּי אִבְחַת־ חָ֑רֶב אָ֛ח NAS: I have given the glittering sword. KJV: I have set the point of the sword INT: their gates have given the glittering sword Ah |
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