כִּידוֹן
Properly, something to strike with, i.e. a dart
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What does כִּידוֹן (kiydwōn) mean in the Bible?
כִּידוֹן (kiydwōn) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, something to strike with, i.e. a dart". properly, something to strike with, i.
Full entry for כִּידוֹן (H3591) · Browse the biblical lexicon
Meaning
A projectile weapon designed for striking at distance; part of ancient warrior equipment alongside spears and shields
properly, something to strike with, i.e. a dart BDB: dart Usage: lance, shield, spear, target.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.