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Nave Topical Bible
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• Weapons
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• War/Weapons
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• Weapons, Kept in Temple
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1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
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• ὅπλον
• אָזֵן
• הֹצֶן
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(0. Eng. cf. Du. wapen, Ger. Wappe, also Wappen, a coat of arms, heraldic shield), any instrument of offence or defence, more usually a term confined to offensive or attacking instruments. The general sketch of the history and development of weapons of offence and defence is given under Arms And Armour; particular weapons are treated under such heads as Halberd, Lance, Spear, Sword, Gun, Pistol, Rifle, Ordnance And Machine-Guns.