μάχαιρα
machairaNoun (Feminine)G3162
sword
From: probably feminine of a presumed derivative of G3163 (μάχη);
Short Definition
a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment
Full Lexicon Entry
ἡ
1.(in Hom.) a large knife or dirk, for sacrificial purposes (
2.a short sword or dagger (as disting. from ῥομφαία, a large broad sword and ξίφος, a straight sword for thrusting)
LXX Usage: chiefly for חֶרֶב; also for מַאֲכֶלֶת, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
26 timesAppears 26 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
5
Matthew
5
Hebrews
3
Mark
3
Revelation
3
Key Passages
- Acts 12:2
- Hebrews 4:12
- Luke 22:38
- Matthew 26:51
- Mark 14:48
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