SWORD, THE
Torrey's New Topical Textbook
Probable origin
Was pointed
Frequently had two edges
Carried in a sheath or scabbard
Suspended from the girdle
Hebrews early acquainted with making of
In time of war, plough shares made into
In time of peace made into plough shares
Sharpened and furbished before going to war
Was brandished over the head
Was thrust through enemies
Often threatened as a punishment
Often sent as a punishment
Was one of God's four sore judgments
Those slain by, communicated ceremonial uncleanness
DESCRIBED AS
Sharp
Bright
Glittering
Oppressive
Hurtful
WAS USED
By the patriarchs
By the Jews
By heathen nations
For self-defence
For destruction of enemies
For punishing criminals
Sometimes for self-destruction
ILLUSTRATIVE
Of the word of God
Of the word of Christ
Of the justice of God
Of the protection of God
Of war and contention
Of severe and heavy calamities
Of deep mental affliction
Of the wicked
Of the tongue of the wicked
Of persecuting spirit of the wicked
Of the end of the wicked
Of false witnesses
Of judicial authority
(Drawing of,) of war and destruction
(Putting, into its sheath,) of peace and friendship
(Living by,) of rapine
(Not departing from one's house,) of perpetual calamity