sheh'-lakh
from 7971; a missile of attack, i.e. spear; also
(figuratively) a shoot of growth; i.e. branch:--dart, plant,
X put off, sword, weapon.
see Hebrew for [07971]
He keepeth back [02820] his soul [05315] from the pit [07845], and his life [02416] from perishing [05674] by the sword [07973].from perishing: Heb. from passing
But if they obey [08085] not, they shall perish [05674] by the sword [07973], and they shall die [01478] without knowledge [01847].perish: Heb. pass away