Bible Dictionary
Weapons
Weapons are instruments used for attack or defense, including swords, spears, shields, and other arms. Scripture also uses weapons figuratively for spiritual conflict and the believer’s armor.
Definition
Weapons are instruments used for attack or defense, including the arms and armor of soldiers. The supplied material directs the subject to the related entries on arms, armor, and armor.
Biblical Usage
The supplied material supports the biblical association of weapons with military arms and armor, but gives no further specific treatment.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
[Arms, Armor]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>wep'-unz.</p><p>See ARMOR.</p>