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Hebrew: נִצָּב —transliteration: nitstsab

This word appears in the King James Version. It refers to the handle, grip or hilt of a knife, sword, dagger, axe, or similar tool or weapon. The word appears only once, in Judges 3:22 KJV.

Modern translations say “handle” or “hilt” (e.g. Judges 3:22 LSB), including the New King James Version.

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