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Lexicon :: Strong's H2671 - ḥēṣ

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חֵץ
Transliteration
ḥēṣ
Pronunciation
khayts
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 721b

Strong’s Definitions

חֵץ chêts, khayts; from H2686; also by interchange for H6086 properly, a piercer, i.e. an arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, (of God) thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear:— archer, arrow, dart, shaft, staff, wound.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 53x

The KJV translates Strong's H2671 in the following manner: arrow (48x), archers (with H1167) (1x), dart (1x), shaft (1x), wound (1x), variant (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 53x
The KJV translates Strong's H2671 in the following manner: arrow (48x), archers (with H1167) (1x), dart (1x), shaft (1x), wound (1x), variant (1x).

  1. arrow

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
חֵץ chêts, khayts; from H2686; also by interchange for H6086 properly, a piercer, i.e. an arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, (of God) thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear:— archer, arrow, dart, shaft, staff, wound.
STRONGS H2671: Abbreviations
† חֵץ noun masculine1 Samuel 20:20 arrow, mostly in poetry and prophets (compare חֵצִי above below חצה) — absolute ח׳ Psalm 91:5 + 9 times + 1 Samuel 17:7 Kt (Qr עֵץ which see); construct id. 2 Kings 1; 2 Kings 3:17; 2 Kings 13:17; suffix חִצִּי Job 34:6, חִצּוֺ Psalm 58:8; Zechariah 9:14, חִצָּם Psalm 11:2; Psalm 64:4; Plural חִצִּים Genesis 49:23 + 17 times + 1 Samuel 20:38 Qr (Kt חֵ֫צִי which see) + 2 Samuel 22:15 (< חִצָּיו || Psalm 18:15); construct חִצֵּת Job 6:4; Psalm 120:4 + Ezekiel 5:16 (Co חִצַּי compare Greek Version of the LXX Syriac Version Hi); חִצַּי Deuteronomy 32:23, 42 (Ezekiel 5:16 see above), חִצֶּיךָ Psalm 38:3 + 4 times; חִצָּיו Isaiah 5:28 + 5 times; — arrow:
1. literally, shot from bow by hand 1 Samuel 20:20, 21 (twice in verse); 1 Samuel 20:22 (Greek Version of the LXX We singular, i.e. הַחֵצִי, in 1 Samuel 20:21; 1 Samuel 20:22, see also Dr) 1 Samuel 20:36; 1 Samuel 20:38 Qr 2 Kings 19:32＝Isaiah 37:33; Isaiah 5:28; Isaiah 7:24; Jeremiah 50:9, 14; Jeremiah 51:11; Ezekiel 39:3, 9; 1 Chronicles 12:2; shot from engine of war 2 Chronicles 26:15; used in divination Ezekiel 21:26 compare 2 Kings 13:15 (twice in verse); 2 Kings 13:17 (twice in verse); 2 Kings 13:18; בַּעֲלֵי חִצִּים＝archers Genesis 49:23.
2. figurative of Israel's weapons Numbers 24:8, of the (Messianic) king Psalm 45:6, of Yahweh's judgments Deuteronomy 32:23, 42; Job 6:4 (compare חִצִּי＝my wound Job 34:6), Psalm 7:14; Psalm 38:3; Psalm 58:8 (but on text compare Checritical note.) Psalm 64:8; Psalm 120:4 (? compare Che); further Proverbs 7:23; Lamentations 3:12; Ezekiel 5:16; in theoph. Psalm 18:15＝2 Samuel 22:15, compare Habakkuk 3:11; Zechariah 9:14; Psalm 144:6; of wicked men's violence Psalm 11:2; compare Psalm 91:5, under figure of lion's teeth Psalm 57:5; their words Psalm 64:4 compare Proverbs 25:18; Jeremiah 9:8; simile, of strength and efficiency derived from one's children, Psalm 127:4; of a deceiver's words Proverbs 26:18; metaphor of servant of בָּרוּר י׳ ח׳ Isaiah 49:2. — In 1 Samuel 17:7 read H6086 עֵץ (for חֵץ) as Qr and || 2 Samuel 21:19＝the shaft; see H6086 עֵץ; so Klo Dr.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

49:23; 49:23

Numbers

24:8

Deuteronomy

32:23; 32:23; 32:42; 32:42

1 Samuel

17:7; 17:7; 20:20; 20:20; 20:21; 20:21; 20:22; 20:22; 20:36; 20:38; 20:38

2 Samuel

21:19; 22:15; 22:15

2 Kings

1; 3:17; 13:15; 13:17; 13:17; 13:18; 19:32

1 Chronicles

12:2

2 Chronicles

26:15

Job

6:4; 6:4; 34:6; 34:6

Psalms

7:14; 11:2; 11:2; 18:15; 18:15; 38:3; 38:3; 45:6; 57:5; 58:8; 58:8; 64:4; 64:4; 64:8; 91:5; 91:5; 120:4; 120:4; 127:4; 144:6

Proverbs

7:23; 25:18; 26:18

Isaiah

5:28; 5:28; 7:24; 37:33; 49:2

Jeremiah

9:8; 50:9; 50:14; 51:11

Lamentations

3:12

Ezekiel

5:16; 5:16; 5:16; 21:26; 39:3; 39:9

Habakkuk

3:11

Zechariah

9:14; 9:14

H2671

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Strong's Number H2671 matches the Hebrew חֵץ (ḥēṣ),
which occurs 45 times in 42 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 49:23

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 49:23 - The archers will attack him, they will shoot at him and oppose him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 24:8

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:8 - God brought them out of Egypt. They have, as it were, the strength of a young bull; they will devour hostile people and will break their bones and will pierce them through with arrows.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:23

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:23 - I will increase their disasters, I will use up my arrows on them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:42

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:42 - I will make my arrows drunk with blood, and my sword will devour flesh - the blood of the slaughtered and captured, the chief of the enemy's leaders!'"

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 17:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 17:7 - The shaft of his spear was like a weaver's beam, and the iron point of his spear weighed six hundred shekels. His shield bearer was walking before him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:15 - He shot arrows and scattered them, lightning and routed them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 13:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 13:15 - Elisha told him, "Take a bow and some arrows," and he did so.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 13:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 13:17 - Elisha said, "Open the east window," and he did so. Elisha said, "Shoot!" and he did so. Elisha said, "This arrow symbolizes the victory the LORD will give you over Syria. You will annihilate Syria in Aphek!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 19:32

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 19:32 - So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: "He will not enter this city, nor will he shoot an arrow here. He will not attack it with his shield-carrying warriors, nor will he build siege works against it.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 12:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 12:2 - They were armed with bows and could shoot arrows or sling stones right or left-handed. They were fellow tribesmen of Saul from Benjamin.) These were:

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:4 - For the arrows of the Almighty are within me; my spirit drinks their poison; God's sudden terrors are arrayed against me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:6 - Concerning my right, should I lie? My wound is incurable, although I am without transgression.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 7:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:13 - He prepares to use deadly weapons against him; he gets ready to shoot flaming arrows.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 11:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 11:2 - For look, the wicked prepare their bows, they put their arrows on the strings, to shoot in the darkness at the morally upright.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:14 - He shot his arrows and scattered them, many lightning bolts and routed them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 38:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:2 - For your arrows pierce me, and your hand presses me down.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 45:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 45:5 - Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations fall at your feet.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 57:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:4 - I am surrounded by lions; I lie down among those who want to devour me; men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are a sharp sword.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 58:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 58:7 - Let them disappear like water that flows away! Let them wither like grass!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 64:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 64:3 - They sharpen their tongues like a sword; they aim their arrow, a slanderous charge,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 64:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 64:7 - But God will shoot at them; suddenly they will be wounded by an arrow.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 91:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 91:5 - You need not fear the terrors of the night, the arrow that flies by day,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 120:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 120:4 - Here's how! With the sharp arrows of warriors, with arrowheads forged over the hot coals.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 127:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 127:4 - Sons born during one's youth are like arrows in a warrior's hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 144:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:6 - Hurl lightning bolts and scatter them! Shoot your arrows and rout them!

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:23 - till an arrow pierces his liver - like a bird hurrying into a trap, and he does not know that it will cost him his life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 25:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:18 - Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow, so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 26:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:18 - Like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows,

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 5:28

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:28 - Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are prepared. The hooves of their horses are hard as flint, and their chariot wheels are like a windstorm.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 37:33

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 37:33 - So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: 'He will not enter this city, nor will he shoot an arrow here. He will not attack it with his shielded warriors, nor will he build siege works against it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 49:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 49:2 - He made my mouth like a sharp sword, he hid me in the hollow of his hand; he made me like a sharpened arrow, he hid me in his quiver.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 9:8 - Their tongues are like deadly arrows. They are always telling lies. Friendly words for their neighbors come from their mouths. But their minds are thinking up ways to trap them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 50:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 50:9 - For I will rouse into action and bring against Babylon a host of mighty nations from the land of the north. They will set up their battle lines against her. They will come from the north and capture her. Their arrows will be like a skilled soldier who does not return from the battle empty-handed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 50:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 50:14 - "Take up your battle positions all around Babylon, all you soldiers who are armed with bows. Shoot all your arrows at her! Do not hold any back! For she has sinned against the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:11 - "Sharpen your arrows! Fill your quivers! The LORD will arouse a spirit of hostility in the kings of Media. For he intends to destroy Babylonia. For that is how the LORD will get his revenge - how he will get his revenge for the Babylonians' destruction of his temple.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 3:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:12 - He drew his bow and made me the target for his arrow. ה (He)

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 5:16

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 5:16 - I will shoot against them deadly, destructive arrows of famine, which I will shoot to destroy you. I will prolong a famine on you and will remove the bread supply.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 21:21

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 21:21 - For the king of Babylon stands at the fork in the road at the head of the two routes. He looks for omens: He shakes arrows, he consults idols, he examines animal livers.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 39:3

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 39:3 - I will knock your bow out of your left hand and make your arrows fall from your right hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 39:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 39:9 - "'Then those who live in the cities of Israel will go out and use the weapons for kindling - the shields, bows and arrows, war clubs and spears - they will burn them for seven years.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 3:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 3:11 - The sun and moon stand still in their courses; the flash of your arrows drives them away, the bright light of your lightning-quick spear.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zec 9:14

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 9:14 - Then the LORD will appear above them, and his arrow will shoot forth like lightning; the Lord GOD will blow the trumpet and will sally forth on the southern storm winds.
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