Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5210 arrows 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. Characteristics of arrows Deadly Psalm 64:3 See also Deuteronomy 32:42; Psalm 7:13; Ezekiel 5:16 Accurate Sharp and piercing Psalm 45:5 See also 2 Kings 9:24; Job 20:24; Psalm 120:4; Isaiah 5:28 Arrows used as a sign To warn David Of victory over Aram Of divination by the Babylonians Arrows referred to figuratively To describe conviction from God Psalm 38:2 See also Job 6:4; Job 34:6; Lamentations 3:12-13 To describe judgment from God Psalm 64:7 See also Deuteronomy 32:23,42; Psalm 45:5; Ezekiel 5:16 To describe false accusations Psalm 64:3-4 See also Psalm 11:2; Psalm 57:4 To describe false testimony Proverbs 25:18 See also Proverbs 26:18-19; Jeremiah 9:3,8 To describe attacks of Satan As lightning Psalm 77:17 See also 2 Samuel 22:15; Psalm 144:6; Zechariah 9:14 As sons as a blessing from God See also
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