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37 Bible verses about Swords. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. 37 Bible Verses about Swords. Most Relevant Verses. Ephesians 6:17. Verse Concepts. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Exodus 17:13. Verse Concepts.
To 'fall on your sword' is, literally, to commit suicide or, figuratively, to offer your resignation. What's the origin of the phrase 'Fall on your sword'? The phrase 'falling on one's sword' now usually refers to people resigning from public office, but it did in fact originate from people commiting ritual suicide by sword.
Source: This phrase has its origins in 1 Chronicles 10:4-5 of the King James Version of the Bible. Meaning: take the blame for a situation by resigning from a position of responsibility. More KJV sayings: Gird up your loins. Like David and Jonathan. Howling wilderness. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Share:
Isaiah 3:25 Your men will fall by the sword, and your warriors in battle. Your men will fall by the sword, your warriors in battle. The men of the city will be killed with the sword, and her warriors will die in battle. Your men shall fall by the sword and your mighty men in battle.
NIV Put your sword back in its place,' Jesus said to him, 'for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. NASB Then Jesus *said to him, 'Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.
Isaiah 3:25-26. King James Version. 25 Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war. 26 And her gates shall lament and mourn; and she being desolate shall sit upon the ground. Read full chapter.
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version. I will save you; you will not fall by the sword but will escape with your life, because you trust in me, declares the LORD.’” New Living Translation. Because you trusted me, I will give you your life as a reward. I will rescue you and keep you safe. I, the LORD, have spoken!’”
