2. It is a symbol of divine chastisement (Deuteronomy 32:25; Psalms 7:12; 78:62)

3. and of a slanderous tongue (Psalms 57:4; 64:3; Proverbs 12:18)

4. The word of God is likened also to a sword (Hebrews 4:12; Ephesians 6:17) (Revelation 1:16) Gideon's watchword was, "The sword of the Lord" (Judges 7:20)