Definition
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
Traditional renderings: archer, arrow, dart, shaft, staff, wound.
Traditional renderings: archer, arrow, dart, shaft, staff, wound.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders חֵץ:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
53 total
- Ezekiel 39:9וּבְחִצִּ֔ים · and arrowsThen those who dwell in the cities of Israel will go out, kindle fires, and burn up the weapons—the bucklers and shields, the bows and arrows, the clubs and spears. For seven years they will use them for fuel.
- Habakkuk 3:11חִצֶּ֙יךָ֙ · arrowsSun and moon stood still in their places at the flash of Your flying arrows, at the brightness of Your shining spear.
- Zechariah 9:14חִצּ֑וֹ · and His arrowThen the LORD will appear over them, and His arrow will go forth like lightning. The Lord GOD will sound the ram’s horn and advance in the whirlwinds of the south.