Strong's Lexicon rhomphaia: Sword Original Word: ῥομφαία Word Origin: Likely of Thracian origin, adopted into Greek. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "rhomphaia," the concept of a sword is often represented by the Hebrew word חֶרֶב (chereb, Strong's H2719), which also signifies a weapon of war and judgment. Usage: The term "rhomphaia" refers to a large, broad sword, often associated with a weapon of war. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the penetrating power of divine judgment or truth. Cultural and Historical Background: The rhomphaia was a type of sword used by Thracian warriors and later adopted by the Greeks and Romans. It was known for its size and cutting power, making it a formidable weapon in battle. In biblical times, swords were symbols of authority, power, and judgment, often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. HELPS Word-studies 4501 rhomphaía – a long Thracian sword; "a sword, scimitar" (Souter). 4501 (rhomphaía) is "a large, broad sword" that both cuts and pierces – an imposing sword, synonymous with finality (dominance). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4501: ῤομφαίαῤομφαία, ῤομφαίας, ἡ, a large sword; properly, a long Thracian javelin (cf. Rich, Dict. of Antiq. under the word Rhompaea); also a kind of long sword usually worn on the right shoulder (Hesychius ῤομφαία. Θρακιον ἀμυντηριον, μάχαιρα, ξίφος ἤ ἀκόντιον μακρόν; (Suidas 3223 c. (cf. ῥεμβω to revolve, vibrate)); cf. Plutarch, Aemil. 18); (A. V. sword): Revelation 1:16; Revelation 2:12, 16; Revelation 6:8; Revelation 19:15, 21; σου δέ αὐτῆς τήν ψυχήν διελεύσεται ῤομφαία, a figure for 'extreme anguish shall fill (pierce, as it were) thy soul', Luke 2:35, where cf. Kuinoel. (Josephus, Antiquities 6, 12, 4; 7, 12, 1; in Ev. Nicod. 26 the archangel Michael, keeper of Paradise, is called ἡ φλογινη ῤομφαία. Very often in the Sept. for חֶרֶב; often also in the O. T. Apocrypha.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sword. Probably of foreign origin; a sabre, i.e. A long and broad cutlass (any weapon of the kind, literally or figuratively) -- sword. Forms and Transliterations ρομφαια ρομφαία ρομφάια ῥομφαία ῥομφαίᾳ ρομφαίαι ρομφαίαις ρομφαιαν ρομφαίαν ῥομφαίαν ρομφαίας ρομφαιών ρόπαλον ροπή rhomphaia rhomphaía rhomphaíāi rhomphaian rhomphaían romphaia romphaianLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 2:35 N-NFSGRK: ψυχὴν διελεύσεται ῥομφαία ὅπως ἂν NAS: and a sword will pierce even KJV: (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy INT: soul will go through a sword so that anyhow Revelation 1:16 N-NFS Revelation 2:12 N-AFS Revelation 2:16 N-DFS Revelation 6:8 N-DFS Revelation 19:15 N-NFS Revelation 19:21 N-DFS Strong's Greek 4501 |
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