6 occurrences

'Swords' in the Bible

I am surrounded by lions. I lie down with those who burn with fire that is, with people whose teeth are like spears and arrows whose tongues are like sharp swords.

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

Look what pours out of their mouths! They use their lips like swords, saying "Who will hear us?"

Verse ConceptsInfidelity To GodUnhearing

who sharpen their tongues like swords, and aim their bitter words like arrows,

Verse ConceptsArrows, Described AsArrows, Figurative OfSharpeningArrows

There he shattered sharp arrows, shields, swords, and weapons of war. Interlude

Verse ConceptsArrows, Figurative OfWeaponsBreaking WeaponsPsalm Interjections

to you who gives victory to kings, rescuing his servant David from cruel swords.

Verse Conceptsdefence, divineServants Of The Lord

Let high praises to God be heard in their throats, while they wield two-edged swords in their hands

Verse ConceptsPraiseTwo SidedPraise The Lord!Weapons Of The BelieverPraising God With Your Mouth

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
μάχαιρα 
Machaira 
Usage: 19

ῥομφαία 
Rhomphaia 
Usage: 5

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