| Strong#: | 3162 // macaira machaira |
| Orig: | n f // from a presumed derivative of \\3163\\ |
| NASB: | ==>sword(23), swords(6). |
| AV=29 | ==>sword 29 |
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| Definition: | 1) a large knife, used for killing animals and cutting up flesh
2) a small sword, as distinguished from a large sword
2a) curved sword, for a cutting stroke
2b) a straight sword, for thrusting
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| NASB: | a short sword or dagger: |
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