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
2 Kings 9:24
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
1 Samuel 20:19-22
Of victory over Aram
2 Kings 13:17-19
Of divination by the Babylonians
Ezekiel 21:21
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
Ephesians 6:16
As lightning
Psalm 77:17 See also 2 Samuel 22:15; Psalm 144:6; Zechariah 9:14
As sons as a blessing from God
Psalm 127:3-5
See also
1670 symbols 4120 Satan 5206 archers 5236 bow and arrow 5342 hunting 5488 quivers 5612 weapons 8486 spiritual warfare, armour
