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Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
the Fourth Week of Advent
the Fourth Week of Advent
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Sword
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It is a symbol of divine chastisement (Deuteronomy 32:25; Psalm 7:12; 78:62 ), and of a slanderous tongue (Psalm 57:4; 64:3; Proverbs 12:18 ). The word of God is likened also to a sword (Hebrews 4:12; Ephesians 6:17; Revelation 1:16 ). Gideon's watchword was, "The sword of the Lord" (Judges 7:20 ).
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Sword'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/s/sword.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Sword'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/s/sword.html. 1897.
