International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Shaft

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Shaft


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shaft: for חץ, ḥēc, “an arrow”; also ; ; the King James Version for a part of the candlestick of the tabernacle somewhat vaguely designated by the word ירך, yārēkh, “thigh.” The context in the first 2 verses shows that the upright stem or “shaft” is intended, but in a different context has caused the Revised Version (British and American) to substitute “base.” See also ARCHERY; ARMOR; ARMS.