Smith's Bible Dictionary
LancetThis word is found in (1 Kings 18:28) only. The Hebrew term is romach , which is elsewhere rendered, and appears to mean a javelin or light spear. In the original edition of the Authorized Version (1611) the word is "lancers."
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
LANCE; LANCER; LANCETlans, lan'-ser, lan'-set. See ARMOR, III, 4, (3); 1 Kings 18:28 the Revised Version (British and American) "lances."
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) A surgical instrument of various forms, commonly sharp-pointed and two-edged, used in venesection, and in opening abscesses, etc.
2. (n.) An iron bar used for tapping a melting furnace.
Strong's Hebrew
7420. romach -- a spear, lance... buckler, javelin,
lancet, spear. From an unused root meaning to hurl; a lance (as
thrown); especially the iron point -- buckler, javelin,
lancet, spear.
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