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The Definition of the word Javelin

Javelin

(1.) Heb. hanith, a lance, from its flexibility (1 Sam. 18:10, "11; 19:9, 10; 20:33)." "(2.) Heb. romah, a lance for heavy-armed troops, so called from its piercing (Num. 25:7). (See [311]ARMS.)


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