Biblica Analytica

חַד

chad (H2299)

sharp

4 verses 4 books OT 4 / NT 0
AI Word Study

The Hebrew word חַד (chad) is defined as "sharp". This adjective primarily conveys a sense of pointedness or keenness. In its four occurrences in the Bible, chad is used to describe something that is piercing or cutting. The word's range of usage is focused on the physical properties of an object, often related to edges or points. It is used to describe knives or blades that are sharp (such as Judges 3:16) as well as the cutting edges of gates (Ezekiel 40:7, 40:14) or a sharp sword (Ezekiel 9:2). In each of these instances, the emphasis is on the tangible, practical aspect of something being sharp, rather than an abstract or figurative meaning. This physical focus contributes to the word's significance in the biblical text, highlighting the importance of precision, effectiveness, and clarity in various contexts.

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Psalms 57:4

My soul is among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

Proverbs 5:4

but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword.

Isaiah 49:2

He has made my mouth like a sharp sword. He has hidden me in the shadow of his hand. He has made me a polished shaft. He has kept me close in his quiver.

Ezekiel 5:1

“You, son of man, take a sharp sword. You shall take it as a barber’s razor to yourself, and shall cause it to pass over your head and over your beard. Then take balances to weigh and divide the hair.