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In biblical terminology, the concept of "edged" often pertains to weapons, particularly swords, which are frequently mentioned throughout the Scriptures. The term "edged" is used to describe the sharpness and effectiveness of these weapons, symbolizing power, judgment, and the Word of God.

Biblical References:

1. Sword Imagery:
The sword is a prominent symbol in the Bible, often representing divine judgment and authority. In Hebrews 4:12 , the Word of God is described as "living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword." This metaphor emphasizes the penetrating and discerning power of God's Word, capable of reaching the depths of the human heart and spirit.

2. Divine Judgment:
The imagery of a sword is frequently associated with God's judgment. In Revelation 1:16 , John describes a vision of Christ, stating, "In His right hand He held seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth." This depiction underscores the authority of Christ's words in executing judgment and truth.

3. Protection and Warfare:
The Bible also uses the concept of an edged weapon in the context of spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:17 instructs believers to "take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Here, the sword symbolizes the believer's defense against spiritual adversaries, highlighting the importance of Scripture in the life of a Christian.

4. Historical Context:
In the historical narratives of the Old Testament, edged weapons are often mentioned in the context of battles and conquests. For instance, in 1 Samuel 17:51 , David uses Goliath's own sword to kill him, demonstrating God's deliverance and the triumph of faith over physical might.

5. Symbol of Authority:
The sword as an edged weapon also signifies authority and governance. Romans 13:4 refers to the governing authorities as "God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain." This passage highlights the role of civil authorities in maintaining justice and order, with the sword symbolizing their power to enforce laws.

Theological Significance:

The use of "edged" in the Bible extends beyond the literal to the metaphorical, illustrating the dual nature of God's Word as both a tool for salvation and a means of judgment. The sharpness of a double-edged sword serves as a powerful image of the precision and effectiveness of divine truth. It calls believers to recognize the authority of Scripture in their lives and to wield it wisely in spiritual battles.

In summary, the concept of "edged" in the Bible is rich with meaning, encompassing themes of judgment, authority, protection, and the transformative power of God's Word. Through the imagery of the sword, Scripture communicates the profound impact of divine truth on both individual lives and the broader spiritual realm.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(imp. & p. p.) of Edge.
Greek
1366. distomos -- double-mouthed, two-edged
... double-mouthed, two-edged. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: distomos Phonetic
Spelling: (dis'-tom-os) Short Definition: two-edged Definition: (lit ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1366.htm - 7k
Strong's Hebrew
6374. piphiyyoth -- tooth, two-edged
... 6373, 6374. piphiyyoth. 6375 . tooth, two-edged. Transliteration: piphiyyoth
Phonetic Spelling: (pee-fee-yaw') Short Definition: tooth. ... tooth, two-edged ...
/hebrew/6374.htm - 5k

6366. peh -- two-edged
... 6365, 6366. peh. 6367 . two-edged. Transliteration: peh Phonetic Spelling:
(pay-aw') Short Definition: edge. Word Origin the same as peh, qv. two-edged ...
/hebrew/6366.htm - 5k

6310. peh -- mouth
... 1), settled* (1), so (1), sound (1), speech (3), spoke (1), spoken* (1), spokesman
(1), talking* (1), taste (1), terms (2), told* (1), two-edged (2), uniformly ...
/hebrew/6310.htm - 7k

7915. sakkin -- a knife
... knife. Intensive perhaps from the same as Sekuw in the sense of suwk; a knife (as
pointed or edged) -- knife. see HEBREW Sekuw. see HEBREW suwk. 7914b, 7915. ...
/hebrew/7915.htm - 6k

Library

Of the Depth of the Sacred Scripture, and Its Enemies.
... The enemies thereof I hate vehemently. [1104] Oh, if Thou wouldest slay them
with Thy two-edged sword, [1105] that they be not its enemies! ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/chapter xiv of the depth of.htm

From the First Chapter.
... 16. "And out of His mouth was issuing a sharp two-edged sword."] By the twice-sharpened
sword going forth out of His mouth is shown, that it is He Himself who ...
/.../commentary on the apocolypse of the blessed john/from the first chapter.htm

Hebrews iv. 13-Nov
... For the word of God is quick [ie living] and powerful, and sharper than any
two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily vii hebrews iv 13-nov.htm

The Pruning Knife
... No; it is the Word of God that is the knife, shaper than any two-edged sword, that
pierces even to the dividing asunder of the soul and spirit, and is quick to ...
/.../the true vine meditations for a month on john 151-16/the pruning knife.htm

Words with a Freshly Honed Razor-Edge.
... Those six promises are not meant for all. Let it be said very plainly. They are
meant only for those who will square their lives by these razor-edged words. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on prayer/words with a freshly honed.htm

Figurative Style of Certain Messianic Prophecies in the Psalms ...
... Now the Apostle John, in the Apocalypse, describes a sword which proceeded from
the mouth of God as "a doubly sharp, two-edged one." [3290] This may be ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter xiv figurative style of certain.htm

What Now is Become of this True Church, or Where must the Man Go.. ...
... in comparison of that inward mystic circumcision of the heart, which can only be
done by "that WORD of God, which is sharper than any two edged sword, and ...
/.../address 232 0 0 what now is.htm

The Passage Where He Attacks the Omoousion, and the Contention in ...
... But on the passage itself, as he advances by the device of this terrible dilemma
a double-edged refutation, we cannot be silent; we must accept the ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 34 the passage where.htm

Living Martyrs.
... There are sharp-edged stones under foot. ... To face a storm of lead, or feel the
sharp-edged blade, or yield to the eating flame,"that is never easy. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/living martyrs.htm

'The Sword of the Spirit'
... copy of our text, the great words of the Epistle to the Hebrews which speak of the
word of God as 'living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword.' And ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the sword of the spirit.htm

Thesaurus
Edged (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Edged (4 Occurrences). ... (BBE). Exodus 37:12 And he made
a frame all round it about as wide as a man's hand, edged with gold all round. ...
/e/edged.htm - 7k

Two-edged (7 Occurrences)
Two-edged. Twoedged, Two-edged. Twofold . Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.)
Having two edges, or edges on both sides; as, a two-edged sword. ...
/t/two-edged.htm - 8k

Double-edged (6 Occurrences)
Double-edged. Doubled, Double-edged. Doubleminded . Multi-Version
Concordance Double-edged (6 Occurrences). Hebrews ...
/d/double-edged.htm - 8k

Keen-edged (2 Occurrences)
Keen-edged. Keen, Keen-edged. Keener . Multi-Version Concordance
Keen-edged (2 Occurrences). Psalms 55:21 His mouth ...
/k/keen-edged.htm - 6k

Cut (616 Occurrences)
... a recitation. etc. 11. (vi) To do the work of an edged tool; to serve in
dividing or gashing; as, a knife cuts well. 12. (vi) To ...
/c/cut.htm - 45k

Sword (427 Occurrences)
... Of the Hebrew was pointed, sometimes two-edged, was worn in a sheath, and suspended
from the girdle (Exodus 32:27; 1 Samuel 31:4; 1 Chronicles 21:27; Psalm 149 ...
/s/sword.htm - 43k

Armor (53 Occurrences)
... Ehud's sword (Judges 3:16) was double-edged and a cubit in length, and, as he
was left-handed, was worn on his right thigh under his clothes. ...
/a/armor.htm - 41k

Sharp (115 Occurrences)
... 2. (superl.) Terminating in a point or edge; not obtuse or rounded; somewhat pointed
or edged; peaked or ridged; as, a sharp hill; sharp features. ...
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Arms (166 Occurrences)
... Ehud's sword (Judges 3:16) was double-edged and a cubit in length, and, as he
was left-handed, was worn on his right thigh under his clothes. ...
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Keener (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Keener (2 Occurrences). Hebrews 4:12 For God's Message
is full of life and power, and is keener than the sharpest two-edged sword. ...
/k/keener.htm - 7k

Resources
What is the sword of the Spirit? | GotQuestions.org

What was Jesus' message to the church in Pergamum in Revelation? | GotQuestions.org

What is the living Word? | GotQuestions.org

Edged: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Concordance
Edged (4 Occurrences)

Exodus 28:32
With a hole at the top, in the middle of it; the hole is to be edged with a band to make it strong like the hole in the coat of a fighting-man, so that it may not be broken open.
(BBE)

Exodus 37:12
And he made a frame all round it about as wide as a man's hand, edged with gold all round.
(BBE)

Exodus 39:23
With a hole at the top in the middle, like the hole in the coat of a fighting-man, edged with a band to make it strong.
(BBE)

Proverbs 5:4
But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

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