Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

War

General references

Bible References

War

John 13:2
So while a meal was going on, the Evil One having now put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to be false to him,

General references

Job 41:3
Will he make prayers to you, or say soft words to you?
Proverbs 25:18
One who gives false witness against his neighbour is a hammer and a sword and a sharp arrow.
Matthew 2:7
Then Herod sent for the wise men privately, and put questions to them about what time the star had been seen.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain