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== Bridgeway Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_19155" /> == | |||
<p> ''''' | <p> In ancient warfare the chief weapon was the sword. [[Swords]] were of many kinds and could be either single-edged or double-edged ( Judges 3:16; Judges 3:21; Judges 7:22; Judges 20:37; 1 Samuel 25:13; 1 Samuel 31:4; Matthew 26:47; Acts 12:2). The Bible often speaks of the sword figuratively, sometimes as a symbol of judgment ( Ezekiel 30:24; Ezekiel 32:10; Revelation 19:15; Revelation 19:21), other times as a symbol of the Word of God ( Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12). </p> <p> [[Spears]] and lances may have been made entirely of metal, or of wood with a metal head ( Numbers 25:7; 1 Samuel 13:19; 1 Samuel 17:7; 1 Samuel 18:11; 1 Samuel 26:12; Jeremiah 46:4; John 19:34; Acts 23:23). Bows and arrows were widely used in warfare and were usually made of wood ( 2 Kings 9:24; 2 Kings 13:15; 2 Chronicles 14:8; Psalms 7:12; Psalms 11:2; Psalms 44:6; Zechariah 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 ( 1 Samuel 17:40; 1 Chronicles 12:2). </p> <p> 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 ( 2 Corinthians 6:6-7; 2 Corinthians 10:3-4; Ephesians 6:11-13; 1 Timothy 1:18; see [[Armour;]] [[War).]] </p> | ||
== Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words <ref name="term_79922" /> == | |||
<div> '''1: ὅπλον ''' (Strong'S #3696 Noun Neuter hoplon hop'-lon ) </div> <p> always in the plur., is translated "weapons" in John 18:3; 2 Corinthians 10:4 , the latter metaphorically of those used in spiritual warfare. See [[Armor]] , Instruments. </p> | |||
== Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_44554" /> == | |||
<p> The implements of warfare and defense are known from three sources: excavations; pictorial representations in murals, reliefs, and models; and written documents. [[Tombs]] of Egypt contained actual weapons and models. [[Assyrian]] reliefs depicted great battles in detail. Excavations have uncovered numerous examples of stone and metal weapons; and biblical and inscriptional sources provide names of objects, strategy and tactics, and methods of construction. </p> <p> Military action has been defined in terms of ability to achieve supremacy over the enemy in three fields: mobility, firepower, and security. Mobility is exemplified by the chariot and cavalry; firepower by bow, sling, spear, axe and sword; and security by shield, armor, and helmet. See [[Arms And Armor]]; [[Chariots]]; [[Horse]] . </p> <p> Dennis Cole </p> | |||
== Smith's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_75457" /> == | |||
<p> '''Weapons.''' ''See '' [[Arms]] ''.'' </p> | |||
== Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible <ref name="term_54705" /> == | |||
<p> <strong> [[Weapons]] </strong> . See [[Armour]] [[Arms.]] </p> | |||
== Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblial Literature <ref name="term_16927" /> == | |||
<p> [[[Arms]]] </p> | |||
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<ref name="term_19155"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/bridgeway-bible-dictionary/weapons Weapons from Bridgeway Bible Dictionary]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_79922"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/vine-s-expository-dictionary-of-nt-words/weapons Weapons from Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_44554"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/holman-bible-dictionary/weapons Weapons from Holman Bible Dictionary]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_75457"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/smith-s-bible-dictionary/weapons Weapons from Smith's Bible Dictionary]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_54705"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/hastings-dictionary-of-the-bible/weapons Weapons from Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_16927"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/kitto-s-popular-cyclopedia-of-biblial-literature/weapons Weapons from Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblial Literature]</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 22:46, 12 October 2021
Bridgeway Bible Dictionary [1]
In ancient warfare the chief weapon was the sword. Swords were of many kinds and could be either single-edged or double-edged ( Judges 3:16; Judges 3:21; Judges 7:22; Judges 20:37; 1 Samuel 25:13; 1 Samuel 31:4; Matthew 26:47; Acts 12:2). The Bible often speaks of the sword figuratively, sometimes as a symbol of judgment ( Ezekiel 30:24; Ezekiel 32:10; Revelation 19:15; Revelation 19:21), other times as a symbol of the Word of God ( Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12).
Spears and lances may have been made entirely of metal, or of wood with a metal head ( Numbers 25:7; 1 Samuel 13:19; 1 Samuel 17:7; 1 Samuel 18:11; 1 Samuel 26:12; Jeremiah 46:4; John 19:34; Acts 23:23). Bows and arrows were widely used in warfare and were usually made of wood ( 2 Kings 9:24; 2 Kings 13:15; 2 Chronicles 14:8; Psalms 7:12; Psalms 11:2; Psalms 44:6; Zechariah 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 ( 1 Samuel 17:40; 1 Chronicles 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 ( 2 Corinthians 6:6-7; 2 Corinthians 10:3-4; Ephesians 6:11-13; 1 Timothy 1:18; see Armour; War).
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [2]
always in the plur., is translated "weapons" in John 18:3; 2 Corinthians 10:4 , the latter metaphorically of those used in spiritual warfare. See Armor , Instruments.
Holman Bible Dictionary [3]
The implements of warfare and defense are known from three sources: excavations; pictorial representations in murals, reliefs, and models; and written documents. Tombs of Egypt contained actual weapons and models. Assyrian reliefs depicted great battles in detail. Excavations have uncovered numerous examples of stone and metal weapons; and biblical and inscriptional sources provide names of objects, strategy and tactics, and methods of construction.
Military action has been defined in terms of ability to achieve supremacy over the enemy in three fields: mobility, firepower, and security. Mobility is exemplified by the chariot and cavalry; firepower by bow, sling, spear, axe and sword; and security by shield, armor, and helmet. See Arms And Armor; Chariots; Horse .
Dennis Cole
Smith's Bible Dictionary [4]
Weapons. See Arms .
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible [5]
Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblial Literature [6]
[[[Arms]]]
