Sword, the
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Bibliography InformationTorrey, R.A., Reverand. "Entry for 'Sword, the'". "The New Topical Text Book".. 1897.
- Probable origin
Genesis 3:24 - Was pointed
Ezekiel 21:15 - Frequently had two edges
Psalms 149:6 - DESCRIBED AS
- Sharp
Psalms 57:4
- Bright
Nahum 3:3
- Glittering
Deuteronomy 32:41 ; Job 20:25
- Oppressive
Jeremiah 46:16
- Hurtful
Psalms 144:10
- Sharp
- Carried in a sheath or scabbard
1 Chronicles 21:27 ; Jeremiah 47:6 ; Ezekiel 21:3-5 - Suspended from the girdle
1 Samuel 17:39 ; 2 Samuel 20:8 ; Nehemiah 4:18 ; Psalms 45:3 - WAS USED
- By the patriarchs
Genesis 34:25 ; 48:22
- By the Jews
Judges 20:2 ; 2 Samuel 24:9
- By heathen nations
Judges 7:22 ; 1 Samuel 15:33
- For self-defence
Luke 22:36
- For destruction of enemies
Numbers 21:24 ; Joshua 6:21
- For punishing criminals
1 Samuel 15:33 ; Acts 12:2
- Sometimes for self-destruction
1 Samuel 31:4 1 Samuel 31:5 ; Acts 16:27
- By the patriarchs
- Hebrews early acquainted with making of
1 Samuel 13:19 - In time of war, plough shares made into
Joel 3:10 - In time of peace made into plough shares
Isaiah 2:4 ; Micah 4:3 - Sharpened and furbished before going to war
Psalms 7:12 ; Ezekiel 21:9 - Was brandished over the head
Ezekiel 32:10 - Was thrust through enemies
Ezekiel 16:40 - Often threatened as a punishment
Leviticus 26:25 Leviticus 26:33 ; Deuteronomy 32:25 - Often sent as a punishment
Ezra 9:7 ; Psalms 78:62 - Was one of Gods four sore judgments
Ezekiel 14:21 - Those slain by, communicated ceremonial uncleanness
Numbers 19:16 - ILLUSTRATIVE
- Of the word of God
Ephesians 6:17 ; Hebrews 4:12
- Of the word of Christ
Isaiah 49:2 ; Revelation 1:16
- Of the justice of God
Deuteronomy 32:41 ; Zechariah 13:7
- Of the protection of God
Deuteronomy 33:29
- Of war and contention
Matthew 10:34
- Of severe and heavy calamities
Ezekiel 5:2 Ezekiel 5:17 ; 14:17 ; 21:9
- Of deep mental affliction
Luke 2:35
- Of the wicked
Psalms 17:13
- Of the tongue of the wicked
Psalms 57:4 ; 64:3 ; Proverbs 12:18
- Of persecuting spirit of the wicked
Psalms 37:14
- Of the end of the wicked
Proverbs 5:4
- Of false witnesses
Proverbs 25:18
- Of judicial authority
Romans 13:4
- (Drawing of,) of war and destruction
Leviticus 26:33 ; Ezekiel 21:3-5
- (Putting, into its sheath,) of peace and friendship
Jeremiah 47:6
- (Living by,) of rapine
Genesis 27:40
- (Not departing from ones house,) of perpetual calamity
2 Samuel 12:10
- Of the word of God
Bibliography InformationTorrey, R.A., Reverand. "Entry for 'Sword, the'". "The New Topical Text Book".