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  • Susan Dalton on Revelation 6:8 - 12 years ago
    "...to kill with sword..." ( Revelation 6:8)

    I find it interesting that the word "sword" here is the same word used for sword in Revelation 1:16; Revelation 2:12,16; Revelation 19:15; and Revelation 19:21. ([Greek #4501 - in a James Strong concordance [cover and pages missing])

    In other usages, #3162 is used for sword.

    The #4501 is always referencing Jesus and the Word of God; whereas, #3162 seems to reference a physical sword.

    Once in Hebrews 4:12, the #3162 is used saying the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword... So the word of God is being contrasted with a physical sword.
    Also, in Ephesians 6:17 the #3162 is used; but, the sword we are told to take (the sword of the Spirit) is the Word of God.

    I find it interesting that the sword in Revelation 6:8 is #4501.



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