12 occurrences

'Sharp' in the Bible

There were sharp columns of rock on both sides of the pass that Jonathan intended to cross to reach the Philistine garrison. One was named Bozez and the other Seneh;

Verse ConceptsGarrisonsSharpness

He saves the needy from their sharp wordsand from the clutches of the powerful.

Verse ConceptsOppression, God's Attitude ToBoxingGod Saving From EnemiesGod Helps The Poor

I am surrounded by lions;I lie down with those who devour men.Their teeth are spears and arrows;their tongues are sharp swords.

Verse ConceptsArrows, Figurative OfBitingLionsSpeech, Power And Significance OfSuffering, Of Jesus ChristTeethSharpnessEnemies Surrounding

Look, they spew from their mouths—sharp words from their lips.“For who,” they say, “will hear?”

Verse ConceptsInfidelity To GodUnhearing

You have also turned back his sharp swordand have not let him stand in battle.

A warrior’s sharp arrowswith burning charcoal!

Verse ConceptsArrows, Described AsSymbolsArrows

in the end she’s as bitter as wormwoodand as sharp as a double-edged sword.

Verse ConceptsSharpnessTwo SidedBitterness

See, I will make you into a sharp threshing board,new, with many teeth.You will thresh mountains and pulverize themand make hills into chaff.

Verse ConceptsTeethThreshingMountains Removed

He made my words like a sharp sword;He hid me in the shadow of His hand.He made me like a sharpened arrow;He hid me in His quiver.

Verse ConceptsHand Of GodMouthsQuiversShadowsSharpnessShadow Of GodGod Hiding PeopleSpeaking As From GodArrows

“Now you, son of man, take a sharp sword, use it as you would a barber’s razor, and shave your head and beard. Then take a set of scales and divide the hair.

Verse ConceptsBaldness, Figurative UseBarbersBaldnessBeardsArts And Crafts, Types ofRazorsWeighingCutting HairDividing Into Three ThingsHairbalance

Bible Theasaurus

Abrupt (1 instance)
Acute (5 instances)
Agonizing (1 instance)
Astute (3 instances)
Barbed (5 instances)
Bristling (1 instance)
Consuming (46 instances)
Corroding (4 instances)
Cracked (8 instances)
Craggy (1 instance)
Crisp (1 instance)
Discriminating (4 instances)
Excruciating (1 instance)
Grating (11 instances)
Harsh (38 instances)
Penetrating (3 instances)
Piercing (13 instances)
Shrewd (23 instances)
Shrill (1 instance)

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