Weapons
WEAPONS
In ancient warfare the chief weapon was the sword. Swords were of many kinds and could be either single-edged or double-edged (Jdg 3:16; Jdg 3:21; Jdg 7:22; Jdg 20:37; 1Sa 25:13; 1Sa 31:4; Mat 26:47; Act 12:2). The Bible often speaks of the sword figuratively, sometimes as a symbol of judgment (Eze 30:24; Eze 32:10; Rev 19:15; Rev 19:21), other times as a symbol of the Word of God (Eph 6:17; Heb 4:12).
Spears and lances may have been made entirely of metal, or of wood with a metal head (Num 25:7; 1Sa 13:19; 1Sa 17:7; 1Sa 18:11; 1Sa 26:12; Jer 46:4; Joh 19:34; Act 23:23). Bows and arrows were widely used in warfare and were usually made of wood (2Ki 9:24; 2Ki 13:15; 2Ch 14:8; Psa 7:12; Psa 11:2; Psa 44:6; Zec 9:10). Slings of leather were used to throw stones. Though originally used by shepherds to fight wild animals, they were later used in warfare (1Sa 17:40; 1Ch 12:2).
The Bible often likens the Christian life to warfare with unseen spiritual forces. Christians must therefore clothe themselves with the armour of God and go to battle using the weapons of righteousness (2Co 6:6-7; 2Co 10:3-4; Eph 6:11-13; 1Ti 1:18; see ARMOUR; WAR).
Fuente: Bridgeway Bible Dictionary
Weapons
WEAPONS.See Armour Arms.
Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
Weapons
wepunz. See ARMOR.
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Weapons
[ARMS]
Fuente: Popular Cyclopedia Biblical Literature
Weapons
See Armor; Arms
Armor; Arms
Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Weapons
Weapons. See Arms.
Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary
Weapons
always in the plur., is translated “weapons” in Joh 18:3; 2Co 10:4, the latter metaphorically of those used in spiritual warfare. See ARMOR, INSTRUMENTS.