Strong’s H4421

מִלְחָמָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

milchamah

Pronunciation

mil-khaw-maw'

Definition

War, battle, conflict

Meaning

a battle, war

Usage

The term "milchamah" is used extensively in the Hebrew Bible to denote war, battle, or conflict. It often refers to physical warfare between nations or groups but can also symbolize spiritual or moral struggles. The word is used to describe both large-scale military campaigns and smaller skirmishes.

Bible references

Genesis 14:2;Genesis 14:8;Exodus 1:10;Exodus 13:17;Exodus 15:3;Exodus 17:16;Exodus 32:17;Numbers 10:9;Numbers 21:14;Numbers 21:33;Numbers 31:14;Numbers 31:21;Numbers 31:27;Numbers 31:28;Numbers 31:49;Numbers 32:6;Numbers 32:20;Numbers 32:27;Numbers 32:29;Deuteronomy 1:41;Deuteronomy 2:9;Deuteronomy 2:14;Deuteronomy 2:16;Deuteronomy 2:24;Deuteronomy 2:32