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What the Bible Says About Sword

Overview

The Bible addresses sword across 13 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Revelation, Genesis and Joshua. Closely related themes include Sword, the, Pruning, Spear and Jews, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David, Joshua, Gideon and Goliath.

Key Bible verses about sword

Old Testament

New Testament

People in the Bible and sword

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying sword for yourself

  • Begin with Genesis 3:24, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Revelation, Genesis and Joshua each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of David, Joshua and Gideon and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Sword, the, Pruning, Spear and Jews, the.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about sword?

The Bible addresses sword across 13 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Revelation, Genesis and Joshua. Closely related themes include Sword, the, Pruning, Spear and Jews, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David, Joshua, Gideon and Goliath.

How many Bible verses are about sword?

The Bible references sword in 13 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention sword?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 3:24: “So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with sword?

David, Joshua, Gideon, Goliath and Joab.

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