Sword, The

Probable origin — Ge 3:24.

Was pointed — Eze 21:15.

Frequently had two edges — Ps 149:6.

Described as

Sharp. — Ps 57:4.

Bright. — Na 3:3.

Glittering. — De 32:41; Job 20:25.

Oppressive. — Jer 46:16.

Hurtful. — Ps 144:10.

Carried in a sheath or scabbard — 1Ch 21:27; Jer 47:6; Eze 21:3-5.

Suspended from the girdle — 1Sa 17:39; 2Sa 20:8; Ne 4:18; Ps 45:3.

Was used

By the patriarchs. — Ge 34:25; 48:22.

By the Jews. — Jdj 20:2; 2Sa 24:9.

By heathen nations. — Jdj 7:22; 1Sa 15:33.

For self-defence. — Lu 22:36.

For destruction of enemies. — Nu 21:24; Jos 6:21.

For punishing criminals. — 1Sa 15:33; Ac 12:2.

Sometimes for self-destruction. — 1Sa 31:4,5; Ac 16:27.

Hebrews early acquainted with making of — 1Sa 13:19.

In time of war, plough shares made into — Joe 3:10.

In time of peace made into plough shares — Isa 2:4; Mic 4:3.

Sharpened and furbished before going to war — Ps 7:12; Eze 21:9.

Was brandished over the head — Eze 32:10.

Was thrust through enemies — Eze 16:40.

Often threatened as a punishment — Le 26:25,33; De 32:25.

Often sent as a punishment — Ezr 9:7; Ps 78:62.

Was one of God’s four sore judgments — Eze 14:21.

Those slain by, communicated ceremonial uncleanness — Nu 19:16.

Illustrative

Of the word of God. — Eph 6:17; Heb 4:12.

Of the word of Christ. — Isa 49:2; Re 1:16.

Of the justice of God. — De 32:41; Zec 13:7.

Of the protection of God. — De 33:29.

Of war and contention. — Mt 10:34.

Of severe and heavy calamities. — Eze 5:2,17; 14:17; 21:9.

Of deep mental affliction. — Lu 2:35.

Of the wicked. — Ps 17:13.

Of the tongue of the wicked. — Ps 57:4; 64:3; Pr 12:18.

Of persecuting spirit of the wicked. — Ps 37:14.

Of the end of the wicked. — Pr 5:4.

Of false witnesses. — Pr 25:18.

Of judicial authority. — Ro 13:4.

(Drawing of,) of war and destruction. — Le 26:33; Eze 21:3-5.

(Putting, into its sheath,) of peace and friendship. — Jer 47:6.

(Living by,) of rapine. — Ge 27:40.

(Not departing from one’s house,) of perpetual calamity. — 2Sa 12:10.