6 occurrences

'Sharpen' in the Bible

If I sharpen My flashing sword,And My hand takes hold on justice,I will render vengeance on My adversaries,And I will repay those who hate Me.

Verse ConceptsHand Of GodHatredSharpeningGod Executes VengeanceHating GodGod's Sword

So all Israel went down to the Philistines, each to sharpen his plowshare, his mattock, his axe, and his hoe.

Verse ConceptsAxesSharpening

If a man does not repent, He will sharpen His sword;He has bent His bow and made it ready.

Verse ConceptsSwordsThreateningsSharpening

If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

Verse ConceptsAxesSharpeningBenefits Of WisdomSuccess Through GodSuccess And Hard Workenergy

Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers!The Lord has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes,Because His purpose is against Babylon to destroy it;For it is the vengeance of the Lord, vengeance for His temple.

Verse ConceptsArrows, Described AsShieldsArchers, In ArmiesDestruction Of BabylonBabylon DestroyedSharpeningGod Executes VengeanceGod's PlansArrowsRevenge

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