3592. Kidon
Strong's Lexicon
Kidon: Javelin, spear

Original Word: כִּידוֹן
Part of Speech: Proper Name
Transliteration: Kidon
Pronunciation: kee-dohn'
Phonetic Spelling: (kee-dohn')
Definition: Javelin, spear
Meaning: Kidon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to strike

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "Kidon," the concept of a spear or javelin can be related to Greek terms such as "δόρυ" (dory) or "λόγχη" (lonche), which are used in the Septuagint and New Testament to describe similar weapons.

Usage: The Hebrew word "Kidon" refers to a type of weapon, specifically a javelin or spear. It is used in the context of warfare and battle, symbolizing strength, aggression, and the ability to strike from a distance. In the biblical narrative, it often represents the implements of war used by soldiers and warriors.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the javelin or spear was a common weapon used by soldiers. It was typically made of wood with a metal tip and was designed for throwing or thrusting. The spear was a symbol of military power and prowess, often carried by warriors and depicted in ancient art and inscriptions. In the biblical context, the spear is frequently mentioned in accounts of battles and military encounters, reflecting the martial culture of the time.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as kidon
Definition
a place in Pal.
NASB Translation
Chidon (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. כִּידֹן proper name, masculine 1 Chronicles 13:9, ᵐ5L Ξεδων, A Ξειλω; = נָכוֺן 2 Samuel 6:6 (ᵐ5 Νωδαβ, A Ναχων, ᵐ5L Ορνα).

כִּידוֺד see below כדד; כִּידוֺר see below כדר.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Kidon, a place in Palestine

The same as kiydown; Kidon, a place in Palestine:

see HEBREW kiydown

Forms and Transliterations
כִּידֹ֑ן כידן kî·ḏōn kiDon kîḏōn
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 13:9
HEB: עַד־ גֹּ֣רֶן כִּידֹ֑ן וַיִּשְׁלַ֨ח עֻזָּ֜א
NAS: to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzza
KJV: unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza
INT: against to the threshing of Chidon put Uzza

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3592
1 Occurrence


kî·ḏōn — 1 Occ.
















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