SWORD, n. 1. An offensive weapon worn at the side, and used by hand either for thrusting or cutting.2. Figuratively, destruction by war. I will bring a sword upon you. Lev.26. Is.51.3. Vengeance or justice. She quits the balance, and resigns the sword.4. Emblem of authority and power. The ruler--beareth not the sword in vain. Rom.13.5. War; dissension. I came not to send peace, but a sword. Matt.10.6. Emblem of triumph and protection. The Lord--the sword of thy excellence. Deut.33.
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