Bible Dictionary
Dart
A dart was a pointed missile weapon, such as a light spear or arrow. Scripture also uses darts figuratively for the painful consequences of sin and for fierce temptations to evil.
Definition
A dart was a pointed missile weapon, such as a light spear or arrow. The term may also describe the painful consequences of sin or fierce temptations to evil.
Biblical Usage
Proverbs uses darts figuratively for sin’s penalty, while Ephesians speaks of the fiery darts of the wicked one against which faith provides protection.
Historical Background
Some darts were discharged from bows while burning or carrying combustible material, giving rise to the expression “fiery darts.”
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
An instrument of war; a light spear. “Fiery darts” (Eph. 6:16) are so called in allusion to the habit of discharging darts from the bow while they are on fire or armed with some combustible material. Arrows are compared to lightning (Deut. 32:23, 42; Ps. 7:13; 120:4).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>dart (chets; belos): A pointed missile weapon, as an arrow or light spear (2Sa 18:14; Job 41:26). See ARMOR; ARMS, III, 4; ARROW. Figurative:</p><p>(1) Of the penalty of sin (Pr 7:23 the King James Version);</p><p>(2) of strong suggestions and fierce temptations to evil (Eph 6:16; compare 1 Macc 5:51).</p>