Dart
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Easton's 1897
An instrument of war; a light spear. “Fiery darts” (Eph. 6:16) are so called in allusion to the habit of discharging darts from the bow while they are on fire or armed with some combustible material. Arrows are compared to lightning (Deut. 32:23, 42; Ps. 7:13; 120:4).
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · public domain
ISBE 1915
From the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915). Where it reports or adopts critical theories, those are the views of its writers or the scholars they cite; Gospel Companion holds the historic Christian view of Scripture.
dart (chets; belos): A pointed missile weapon, as an arrow or light spear (2Sa 18:14; Job 41:26). See ARMOR; ARMS, III, 4; ARROW. Figurative:
(1) Of the penalty of sin (Pr 7:23 the King James Version);
(2) of strong suggestions and fierce temptations to evil (Eph 6:16; compare 1 Macc 5:51).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · public domain
In Scripture
Ephesians 6:16Deuteronomy 32:23Deuteronomy 32:42Psalms 7:13Psalms 120:42 Samuel 18:14Job 41:26Proverbs 7:23
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See also
Sources
- Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Public domain
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · Public domain