Sep 18, 2023 · • The machaira is loosely used for any single-edged sword or dagger and was typically about the size and shape of a bread knife. • The xiphos is a double-edged stabbing …

Machaira is a small sword or large knife and rhomphaia is larger. Describing either as "double-edged" is unusual as they normally would have a single edge. 1,2. Machaira is the common …

Thus, in the NT men have the "machaira of the Spirit" and proclaim the "word of God" which is sharper than any "two-edged machaira," but in Revelation only Christ possesses the …

Mar 17, 2022 · A machaira is a large knife or small sword. A rhomphaia is larger and usually attached to a pole. Typically each would have a only single edge so describing either as "two …

Jul 11, 2019 · The "sword", μάχαιρα (machaira) is used in LXX to translate מַאֲכָלוֹת (maakeleth) in Gen 22:6, 10, the knife used for either preparing a sacrifice or preparing food. I am unsure …

May 10, 2022 · Jesus did not approve of the use of literal swords. (Although Luke 22:36 implies Jesus recommending his disciples buy swords, verse 38 and the Gethsemane incident show …