Sword, dagger

G3162
Greek
UBS
μάχαιρα
máchairamakh'-ahee-rah
Noun Feminine

Definition

a relatively short sword (or even dagger) used for cutting and stabbing

Semantic Domains

Artifacts
Military Activities
Violence
Harm
Destroy
Kill
Hostility
Strife
Punish
Reward

Etymology

probably feminine of a presumed derivative of G3163 (μάχη);

KJV Translations

sword

Occurrences26
Frequency Rank#542

Verse Usage

This word appears 26 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.