What does the Bible say about arms?
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The Bible portrays arms as instruments of strength, service, protection, and embrace, while also using God’s outstretched arm to reveal his mighty power and faithful salvation. Human arms may accomplish labor, bear burdens, defend the weak, or become symbols of self-reliant pride, so believers are called to use their strength in humble obedience to God. Scripture repeatedly celebrates the Lord’s arm as uniquely able to save his people, as in Exodus 6:6 and Isaiah 53:1. In Christ, God has shown his saving power not through worldly force but through the cross and resurrection. Therefore, Christians may rest in the Lord’s strong care and devote their own strength to loving service.
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- See ARMOR
- See ARROW
- See ARTILLERY
- See BATTLE-AX
- See BATTERING-RAM
- See BOW
- See CHARIOT
- See DAGGER
- See DART
- See ENGINE
- See JAVELIN
- See SHIELD
- See SLING
- See SPEAR
- See SWORD
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