Sword
Every entry below is printed as its editors wrote it, with the edition named.
Easton's 1897
Of the Hebrew was pointed, sometimes two-edged, was worn in a sheath, and suspended from the girdle (Ex. 32:27; 1 Sam. 31:4; 1 Chr. 21:27; Ps. 149:6: Prov. 5:4; Ezek. 16:40; 21:3-5).
It is a symbol of divine chastisement (Deut. 32:25; Ps. 7:12; 78:62), and of a slanderous tongue (Ps. 57:4; 64:3; Prov. 12:18). The word of God is likened also to a sword (Heb. 4:12; Eph. 6:17; Rev. 1:16). Gideon’s watchword was, “The sword of the Lord” (Judg. 7:20).
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · public domain
Smith's 1884
[ARMS, ARMOR]
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884) · 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.
sord.
See ARMOR, III, 5.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · public domain
In Scripture
Exodus 32:271 Samuel 31:41 Chronicles 21:27Psalms 149:6Proverbs 5:4Ezekiel 16:40Ezekiel 21:3–5Deuteronomy 32:25Psalms 7:12Psalms 78:62Psalms 57:4Psalms 64:3Proverbs 12:18Hebrews 4:12Ephesians 6:17Revelation 1:16Judges 7:20
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See also
Sources
- Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Public domain
- Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884) · Public domain
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · Public domain