ΡΟΜΦΕΑΣ, ρομφεας
RHOMPHEAS, rhompheas
Sounds Like: rom-FEH-as
Translations: sword, a sword, saber, a saber, javelin, a javelin, spear, a spear
From the root: ΡΟΜΦΕΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a large, broad, and heavy sword, often associated with the Thracians. It was typically a two-handed weapon used for both cutting and thrusting. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to represent divine judgment, spiritual conflict, or piercing sorrow, as in the prophecy to Mary.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G4501 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Jeremiah — 51:28
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΡΟΜΦΕΑ, appear in our texts.
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