לַהַב

Strong’s Definition

a flash; figuratively, a sharply polished blade or point of aweapon

Etymology & Derivation

from an usused root meaning to gleam;

KJV Usage

blade, bright, flame, glittering.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.flame, blade
• 2.flame
• 3.of flashing point of spear or blade of sword

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: lahab; Pronunciation: lah'-hab