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The Definition of the word Arrows

Arrows

At first made of reeds, and then of wood tipped with iron. Arrows are sometimes figuratively put for lightning (Deut. "32:23, 42; Ps. 7:13; 18:14; 144:6; Zech. 9:14). They were used" in war as well as in the chase (Gen. 27:3; 49:23). They were also used in divination (Ezek. 21:21). "The word is frequently employed as a symbol of calamity or disease inflicted by God (Job 6:4; 34:6; Ps. 38:2; Deut. 32:23. "Comp. Ezek. 5:16), or of some sudden danger (Ps. 91:5), or" "bitter words (Ps. 64:3), or false testimony (Prov. 25:18)."


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