Bible Dictionaries
Arrows
Easton's Bible Dictionary
At first made of reeds, and then of wood tipped with iron. Arrows are sometimes figuratively put for lightning (Deuteronomy 32:23,42; Psalm 7:13; 18:14; 144:6; Zechariah 9:14 ). They were used in war as well as in the chase (Genesis 27:3; 49:23 ). They were also used in divination (Ezekiel 21:21 ). The word is frequently employed as a symbol of calamity or disease inflicted by God (Job 6:4; 34:6; Psalm 38:2; Deuteronomy 32:23 . Compare Ezekiel 5:16 ), or of some sudden danger (Psalm 91:5 ), or bitter words (Psalm 64:3 ), or false testimony (Proverbs 25:18 ).
Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Arrows'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/a/arrows.html. 1897.