Lexicon sakkin: Knife Original Word: שַׂכִּין Strong's Exhaustive Concordance knife Intensive perhaps from the same as Sekuw in the sense of suwk; a knife (as pointed or edged) -- knife. see HEBREW Sekuw see HEBREW suwk NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a knife NASB Translation knife (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׂכִּין noun [masculine] knife (Late Hebrew סַכִּין; probably loanword (Lewy Fremdw. 176) from Aramaic סַכִּינְא, ![]() ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to pierce or sharpen.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3162: μάχαιρα (machaira) • A large knife or sword, often used in the New Testament to denote a weapon or tool for cutting. Usage: The term שַׂכִּין is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a knife, typically a tool or weapon with a sharp blade used for cutting or piercing. Context: The Hebrew word שַׂכִּין (sakin) appears in the context of tools and implements used for cutting. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, knives were essential for various daily tasks, including food preparation, sacrificial rituals, and as weapons. The term is relatively rare in the Hebrew Bible, indicating its specific use in contexts where the act of cutting or piercing is emphasized. The knife, as a symbol, often represents precision and the ability to divide or separate, which can carry metaphorical significance in biblical narratives. Forms and Transliterations שַׂכִּ֣ין שכין śak·kîn sakKin śakkînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 23:2 HEB: וְשַׂמְתָּ֣ שַׂכִּ֣ין בְּלֹעֶ֑ךָ אִם־ NAS: And put a knife to your throat If KJV: And put a knife to thy throat, INT: and put A knife to your throat If 1 Occurrence |