Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
javelin
Usage: 1) javelin, short sword, dart 2) gorget, a piece of armour for the throat (1Sa 17.6)
Strong's Number
H3591
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
8
Books
4
Strong's H3591 Quick Answer
Strong's H3591 כִּידּוֹן (kiydown) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. kiydown (kee-dohn') n-m. 1. (properly) something to strike with, i.e. a dart (perhaps smaller that H2595) [from the same as H3589] It has 8 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include spear, shield, darts, and lance. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- kiydown (kee-dohn') n-m. 1. (properly) something to strike with, i.e. a dart (perhaps smaller that H2595) [from the same as H3589]
- Usage
- 8 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- spear, shield, darts, and lance
Meaning and Definition
kiydown (kee-dohn') n-m. 1. (properly) something to strike with, i.e. a dart (perhaps smaller that H2595) [from the same as H3589] KJV: lance, shield, spear, target. Root(s): H3589 See also: H2595
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H3591. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H3591 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kiydown, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's H3591 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 8 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H3591 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H3591 in the Old Testament
8 indexed usages in Old Testament.
And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that is in thy hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thine hand. And Joshua stretched out the spear that he had in his hand toward the city.
For Joshua drew not his hand back, wherewith he stretched out the spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.
And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.
Usage Excerpts
First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H3591.
And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that is in thy hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thine hand. And Joshua stretched out the spear that he had in his hand toward the city.
For Joshua drew not his hand back, wherewith he stretched out the spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.
And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.
Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.
Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear.
They shall lay hold on bow and spear; they are cruel, and have no mercy; their voice roareth like the sea; and they ride upon horses, set in array as men for war against thee, O daughter of Zion.
They shall hold the bow and the lance: they are cruel, and will not shew mercy: their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride upon horses, every one put in array, like a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H3591, grouped by book.
Joshua 2 usages, Old Testament
1 Samuel 2 usages, Old Testament
Jeremiah 2 usages, Old Testament
Strong's H3591 FAQ
What does kidon (כִּידוֹן) mean?
Kidon (Strong's H3591) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "lance". kiydown (kee-dohn') n-m. 1. (properly) something to strike with, i.e. a dart (perhaps smaller that H2595) [from the same as H3589]
How many times is kidon (כִּידוֹן) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's H3591 across 4 books.
Where can I study kidon (כִּידוֹן) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H3591 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate kidon (כִּידוֹן)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as spear, shield, darts, and lance. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.