The term "maul" in the context of the Bible refers to a heavy hammer or club used for breaking or crushing. It is a tool associated with force and destruction, often used metaphorically to describe the impact of words or actions.

Proverbs 25:18 :
"Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor."

In this verse, the "club" is likened to the destructive power of false testimony. The imagery of a maul or club emphasizes the harm that deceitful words can inflict, equating them with physical violence. The proverb warns against the moral and social damage caused by bearing false witness, highlighting the responsibility to speak truthfully.

Proverbs 26:18-19 :
"Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows, so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, 'I was only joking!'"

While the term "maul" is not directly used in this passage, the concept of causing harm through reckless or deceitful behavior is present. The comparison to a "madman" with dangerous weapons underscores the potential for destruction inherent in careless or deceitful actions. The passage serves as a caution against trivializing the impact of one's words and actions.

Jeremiah 23:29 :
"Is not My word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?"

Here, the metaphor of a hammer, akin to a maul, is used to describe the power of God's word. The imagery conveys the idea that God's word is forceful and transformative, capable of breaking through the hardest of hearts and bringing about change. This passage highlights the authority and effectiveness of divine truth.

Isaiah 41:7 :
"The craftsman encourages the goldsmith, and he who smooths with the hammer spurs on him who strikes the anvil. He says of the welding, 'It is good.' He nails it down so it will not be toppled."

In this context, the hammer is a tool of construction and craftsmanship, contrasting with its destructive connotations elsewhere. The passage illustrates the collaborative effort in creating something stable and enduring, symbolizing the strength found in unity and purpose.

The concept of a maul or hammer in the Bible serves as a powerful metaphor for both destruction and construction, depending on the context. It underscores the potential impact of words and actions, whether for harm or for building up, and highlights the transformative power of God's word.Proverbs 25:18
A man that bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
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Temptations.
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The Greatness of the Soul,
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... made, about this time, to see something concerning the beasts ... to a more narrow search
of the scriptures, and was ... say unto you again, that in general, He was ...
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Beginning at Jerusalem. --Luke xxiv. 47.
... Lord, and to be charged in the general with his ... in these his blessed bills, the holy
scriptures I mean ... Paul) that were in Judea, heard this concerning me, that ...
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Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners:
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'I was almost made, about this time, to see something concerning the beasts ...
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The Jerusalem Sinner Saved;
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holy scriptures I mean ... Paul, that were in Judea, heard this concerning me, that ...
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The Acceptable Sacrifice;
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A Holy Life the Beauty of Christianity: Or, an Exhortation to ...
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Memoir of John Bunyan
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The Holy War,
... Being worsted in a general engagement, the doubters are ... and all his spiritual supplies
from the sacred Scriptures. ... somewhat to say to you concerning your King ...
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