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חָצַץ H2686
H2686 is the Hebrew word חָצַץ, transliterated châtsats and said khaw-tsats'. The King James Version most often renders it archers.
What it means
properly, to chop into, pierce or sever; hence, to curtail, to distribute (into ranks); to shoot an arrow.
Where it comes from
a primitive root (compare H2673 (חָצָה)lemma חָעָה ayin, corrected to חָצָה); also as denominative from H2671 (חֵץ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: archer, [idiom] bands, cut off in the midst.
Verses using חָצַץ
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Judges 5:11 · KJV
They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, even the righteous acts toward the inhabitants of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the LORD go down to the gates.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2686 mean?
H2686 is the Hebrew word חָצַץ (châtsats), meaning properly, to chop into, pierce or sever; hence, to curtail, to distribute (into ranks); to shoot an arrow.
How is H2686 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it archers (1 time).
How many times does H2686 appear in the Bible?
חָצַץ (châtsats) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2686 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root (compare H2673 (חָצָה)lemma חָעָה ayin, corrected to חָצָה); also as denominative from H2671 (חֵץ).
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