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Bible Quotes About Swords

9 Scripture verses about swords from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about swords. This collection of 9 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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Top 9 Bible Quotes About Swords

Nehemiah 4:17 — “They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.”
Psalms 144:1 — “A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: strength: Heb. rock to war: Heb. to the war, etc”
Isaiah 2:4 — “And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation,...”
Matthew 10:34 — “Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.”
Matthew 26:52 — “Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.”
Luke 22:36 — “Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.”
Romans 13:4 — “For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him ...”
Ephesians 6:17 — “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:”
Hebrews 4:12 — “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoug...”

Old Testament Quotes About Swords (3)

“They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.”

Nehemiah 4:17KJV

“A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: strength: Heb. rock to war: Heb. to the war, etc”

Psalms 144:1KJV

“And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. pruninghooks: or, scythes”

Isaiah 2:4KJV

New Testament Quotes About Swords (6)

“Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.”

Matthew 10:34KJV

“Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.”

Matthew 26:52KJV

“Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.”

Luke 22:36KJV

“For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.”

Romans 13:4KJV

“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:”

Ephesians 6:17KJV

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”

Hebrews 4:12KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Swords in the Bible

What does the Bible say about swords?

The Bible contains 9 verses about swords, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding swords through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about swords?

There are 9 Bible verses about swords in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about swords?

While many verses address swords, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of swords you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about swords?

Swords is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 9 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.