Zechariah 9:13

I will bend Judah as my bow; I will load the bow with Ephraim, my arrow! I will stir up your sons, Zion, against yours, Greece, and I will make you, Zion, like a warrior's sword.

Psalm 45:3

Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor!

Isaiah 49:2

He made my mouth like a sharp sword, he hid me in the hollow of his hand; he made me like a sharpened arrow, he hid me in his quiver.

Zechariah 10:3-7

I am enraged at the shepherds and will punish the lead-goats. For the Lord who rules over all has brought blessing to his flock, the house of Judah, and will transform them into his majestic warhorse.

Psalm 18:32-35

The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way.

Psalm 144:1

By David. The Lord, my protector, deserves praise -- the one who trains my hands for battle, and my fingers for war,

Psalm 149:6

May they praise God while they hold a two-edged sword in their hand,

Isaiah 41:15-16

"Look, I am making you like a sharp threshing sledge, new and double-edged. You will thresh the mountains and crush them; you will make the hills like straw.

Jeremiah 51:20

"Babylon, you are my war club, my weapon for battle. I used you to smash nations. I used you to destroy kingdoms.

Lamentations 4:2

(Bet) The precious sons of Zion were worth their weight in gold -- Alas! -- but now they are treated like broken clay pots, made by a potter.

Daniel 8:21-25

The male goat is the king of Greece, and the large horn between its eyes is the first king.

Daniel 11:32-34

Then with smooth words he will defile those who have rejected the covenant. But the people who are loyal to their God will act valiantly.

Joel 3:6-8

You sold Judeans and Jerusalemites to the Greeks, removing them far from their own country.

Amos 2:11

I made some of your sons prophets and some of your young men Nazirites. Is this not true, you Israelites?" The Lord is speaking!

Obadiah 1:21

Those who have been delivered will go up on Mount Zion in order to rule over Esau's mountain. Then the Lord will reign as King!

Micah 4:2-3

Many nations will come, saying, "Come on! Let's go up to the Lord's mountain, to the temple of Jacob's God, so he can teach us his commands and we can live by his laws." For Zion will be the source of instruction; the Lord's teachings will proceed from Jerusalem.

Micah 5:4-9

He will assume his post and shepherd the people by the Lord's strength, by the sovereign authority of the Lord his God. They will live securely, for at that time he will be honored even in the distant regions of the earth.

Zechariah 1:21

I asked, "What are these going to do?" He answered, "These horns are the ones that have scattered Judah so that there is no one to be seen. But the blacksmiths have come to terrify Judah's enemies and cut off the horns of the nations that have thrust themselves against the land of Judah in order to scatter its people."

Zechariah 12:2-8

"I am about to make Jerusalem a cup that brings dizziness to all the surrounding nations; indeed, Judah will also be included when Jerusalem is besieged.

Mark 16:15-20

He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Romans 15:16-20

to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. I serve the gospel of God like a priest, so that the Gentiles may become an acceptable offering, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 1:21-28

For since in the wisdom of God the world by its wisdom did not know God, God was pleased to save those who believe by the foolishness of preaching.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5

For though we live as human beings, we do not wage war according to human standards,

Ephesians 6:17

And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart.

Revelation 1:16

He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp double-edged sword extended out of his mouth. His face shone like the sun shining at full strength.

Revelation 2:12

"To the angel of the church in Pergamum write the following: "This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who has the sharp double-edged sword:

Revelation 17:14

They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful."

Revelation 19:15

From his mouth extends a sharp sword, so that with it he can strike the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod, and he stomps the winepress of the furious wrath of God, the All-Powerful.

Revelation 19:21

The others were killed by the sword that extended from the mouth of the one who rode the horse, and all the birds gorged themselves with their flesh.

Psalm 49:2-9

Pay attention, all you people, both rich and poor!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Bent

Zechariah 1:21
I asked, "What are these going to do?" He answered, "These horns are the ones that have scattered Judah so that there is no one to be seen. But the blacksmiths have come to terrify Judah's enemies and cut off the horns of the nations that have thrust themselves against the land of Judah in order to scatter its people."
Zechariah 10:3
I am enraged at the shepherds and will punish the lead-goats. For the Lord who rules over all has brought blessing to his flock, the house of Judah, and will transform them into his majestic warhorse.
Zechariah 12:2
"I am about to make Jerusalem a cup that brings dizziness to all the surrounding nations; indeed, Judah will also be included when Jerusalem is besieged.
Micah 5:4
He will assume his post and shepherd the people by the Lord's strength, by the sovereign authority of the Lord his God. They will live securely, for at that time he will be honored even in the distant regions of the earth.
Revelation 17:14
They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful."

And raised

Psalm 49:2
Pay attention, all you people, both rich and poor!
Lamentations 4:2
(Bet) The precious sons of Zion were worth their weight in gold -- Alas! -- but now they are treated like broken clay pots, made by a potter.
Amos 2:11
I made some of your sons prophets and some of your young men Nazirites. Is this not true, you Israelites?" The Lord is speaking!
Obadiah 1:21
Those who have been delivered will go up on Mount Zion in order to rule over Esau's mountain. Then the Lord will reign as King!

Against

Daniel 8:21
The male goat is the king of Greece, and the large horn between its eyes is the first king.
Daniel 11:32
Then with smooth words he will defile those who have rejected the covenant. But the people who are loyal to their God will act valiantly.
Joel 3:6
You sold Judeans and Jerusalemites to the Greeks, removing them far from their own country.
Micah 4:2
Many nations will come, saying, "Come on! Let's go up to the Lord's mountain, to the temple of Jacob's God, so he can teach us his commands and we can live by his laws." For Zion will be the source of instruction; the Lord's teachings will proceed from Jerusalem.
Mark 16:15
He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
Romans 15:16
to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. I serve the gospel of God like a priest, so that the Gentiles may become an acceptable offering, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 1:21
For since in the wisdom of God the world by its wisdom did not know God, God was pleased to save those who believe by the foolishness of preaching.
2 Corinthians 10:3
For though we live as human beings, we do not wage war according to human standards,
2 Timothy 4:7
I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!

Made

Zechariah 12:8
On that day the Lord himself will defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the weakest among them will be like mighty David, and the dynasty of David will be like God, like the angel of the Lord before them.
Psalm 18:32
The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way.
Psalm 45:3
Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor!
Psalm 144:1
By David. The Lord, my protector, deserves praise -- the one who trains my hands for battle, and my fingers for war,
Psalm 149:6
May they praise God while they hold a two-edged sword in their hand,
Isaiah 41:15
"Look, I am making you like a sharp threshing sledge, new and double-edged. You will thresh the mountains and crush them; you will make the hills like straw.
Isaiah 49:2
He made my mouth like a sharp sword, he hid me in the hollow of his hand; he made me like a sharpened arrow, he hid me in his quiver.
Ephesians 6:17
And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart.
Revelation 1:16
He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp double-edged sword extended out of his mouth. His face shone like the sun shining at full strength.
Revelation 2:12
"To the angel of the church in Pergamum write the following: "This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who has the sharp double-edged sword:
Revelation 19:15
From his mouth extends a sharp sword, so that with it he can strike the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod, and he stomps the winepress of the furious wrath of God, the All-Powerful.

General references

Psalm 149:7
in order to take revenge on the nations, and punish foreigners.

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