Dictionary of Bible Themes Pointed pieces of wood, shot from a bow, used in hunting and warfare. In the hands of skilful archers they are accurate and deadly weapons. Figuratively, they represent conviction and judgments from God, or the hurtful words of men and women. Psalms 64:3Characteristics of arrows See also Deadly Deuteronomy 32:42Psalms 7:13 Ezekiel 5:16 2 Kings 9:24 Accurate Psalms 45:5See also Sharp and piercing 2 Kings 9:24Job 20:24 Psalms 120:4 Isaiah 5:28 1 Samuel 20:19-22 Arrows used as a sign To warn David 2 Kings 13:17-19Of victory over Aram Ezekiel 21:21Of divination by the Babylonians Psalms 38:2Arrows referred to figuratively See also To describe conviction from God Job 6:4; 34:6Lamentations 3:12-13 Psalms 64:7 See also To describe judgment from God Deuteronomy 32:23,42Psalms 45:5 Ezekiel 5:16 Psalms 64:3-4 See also To describe false accusations Psalms 11:2; 57:4Proverbs 25:18 See also To describe false testimony Proverbs 26:18-19Jeremiah 9:3,8 Ephesians 6:16 To describe attacks of Satan Psalms 77:17See also As lightning 2 Samuel 22:15Psalms 144:6 Zechariah 9:14 Psalms 127:3-5 See also As sons as a blessing from God 1670 symbols4120 Satan 5206 archers 5236 bow and arrow 5342 hunting 5489 rank 5612 weapons 8486 spiritual warfare, armour |
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