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# sword #
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## Definition: ##
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A sword is a flat-bladed metal weapon used to cut or stab. It has a handle and a long, pointed blade with a very sharp cutting edge.
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* The blade of a sword in ancient times was around 60 to 91 centimeters long.
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* Some swords have two sharp edges and are called "double-edged" or "two-edged" swords.
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* Jesus' disciples had swords they planned to use to defend themselves. With his sword, Peter cut off the ear of the high priest's servant.
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* Both John the Baptist and the apostle James were beheaded with swords.
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## Translation Suggestions ##
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* A sword is used as a metaphor for God's word. God's teachings in the Bible expose people's innermost thoughts and convict them of their sin. In a similar way, a sword cuts deeply, causing pain. (See: [Metaphor](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/figs-metaphor))
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* One way to translate this figurative use would be, "God's word is like a sword, which cuts deeply and exposes sin."
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* Another figurative use of this term is in the book of Psalms where the tongue or speech of a person is compared to a sword, which can injure people. This could be translated as, "the tongue is like a sword that can badly injure someone."
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* If swords are not known in your culture, this word could be translated with the name of another long-bladed weapon that is used to cut or stab.
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* A sword could also be described as a "sharp weapon" or "long knife." Some translations may decide to include a picture of a sword.
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(See also: [How to Translate Unknowns](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-unknown))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Acts 12:1-2](en/tn/act/help/12/01)
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* [Genesis 27:39-40](en/tn/gen/help/27/39)
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* [Genesis 34:24-26](en/tn/gen/help/34/24)
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* [Luke 02:33-35](en/tn/luk/help/02/33)
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* [Luke 21:23-24](en/tn/luk/help/21/23)
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* [Matthew 10:34-36](en/tn/mat/help/10/34)
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* [Matthew 26:55-56](en/tn/mat/help/26/55)
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* [Revelation 01:14-16](en/tn/rev/help/01/14) |