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The imagery of sharpening conveys a sense of precision, potency, and heightened capability, which can be applied to both physical and spiritual contexts.<br><br><b>Old Testament References</b><br><br>1. <b>Weapons and Tools</b>: The act of sharpening is frequently associated with weapons, particularly swords and arrows, symbolizing readiness for battle or judgment. In <a href="/ezekiel/21-9.htm">Ezekiel 21:9-10</a> , the prophet declares, "A sword, a sword is sharpened and polished—sharpened for the slaughter, polished to flash like lightning!" This passage illustrates the imminent judgment of God, with the sharpened sword representing His decisive and unavoidable action.<br><br>2. <b>Metaphorical Use</b>: The metaphor of sharpening extends beyond physical weapons to describe the power of words and wisdom. <a href="/proverbs/27-17.htm">Proverbs 27:17</a> states, "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." This verse highlights the mutual benefit and growth that comes from constructive interaction and accountability among individuals, emphasizing the importance of community and fellowship in spiritual development.<br><br>3. <b>Divine Judgment</b>: In <a href="/deuteronomy/32-41.htm">Deuteronomy 32:41</a> , God declares, "When I sharpen My flashing sword and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me." Here, the sharpening of the sword signifies God's readiness to execute justice and uphold righteousness, underscoring His sovereignty and the certainty of His retribution against evil.<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>While the New Testament does not frequently use the term "sharpened," the concept is implicitly present in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. The Word of God is often likened to a sword, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> : "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart." This passage emphasizes the penetrating and discerning power of Scripture, capable of revealing and transforming the innermost aspects of human nature.<br><br><b>Spiritual Application</b><br><br>The notion of being "sharpened" spiritually is integral to the Christian life. Believers are called to be vigilant and prepared, equipped with the Word of God and the armor of faith to withstand spiritual battles. <a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a> instructs, "Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." This exhortation encourages Christians to be spiritually sharpened, ready to engage in the fight against sin and darkness with the truth and power of God's Word.<br><br>In summary, the biblical concept of "sharpened" serves as a powerful metaphor for readiness, effectiveness, and the transformative power of God's Word and judgment. It calls believers to be prepared, both in their personal spiritual lives and in their interactions with others, reflecting the precision and potency of a life aligned with divine truth.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1366.htm"><span class="l">1366. distomos -- double-mouthed, two-edged</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 1366 -- properly, two-mouthed (having two edges), like a "two-edged" sword with<br> both sides of the blade <b>sharpened</b> to an edge; (figuratively) what penetrates at <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1366.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2303.htm"><span class="l">2303. chaddud -- <b>sharpened</b>, sharp, pointed</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2302b, 2303. chaddud. 2304 . <b>sharpened</b>, sharp, pointed. Transliteration:<br> chaddud Phonetic Spelling: (khad-dood') Short Definition: sharp. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2303.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2300.htm"><span class="l">2300. chadad -- to be sharp, keen</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2299, 2300. chadad. 2301 . to be sharp, keen. Transliteration: chadad Phonetic<br> Spelling: (khaw-dad') Short Definition: <b>sharpened</b>. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2300.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8150.htm"><span class="l">8150. shanan -- to whet, sharpen</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin a prim. root Definition to whet, sharpen NASB Word Usage pierced (1),<br> sharp (4), sharpen (2), <b>sharpened</b> (1), teach them diligently (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8150.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7044.htm"><span class="l">7044. qalal -- burnished</span></a><br><b>...</b> burnished, polished. From qalal; brightened (as if <b>sharpened</b>) -- burnished, polished.<br> see HEBREW qalal. 7043, 7044. qalal. 7045 . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7044.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/various/select_masterpieces_of_biblical_literature/vi_ezekiels_discourse.htm"><span class="l">Ezekiel's Discourse</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A sword, A sword, It is <b>sharpened</b>, And also furbished: It is <b>sharpened</b> that it may<br> make a slaughter; It is furbished that it may be as lightning! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/select masterpieces of biblical literature/vi ezekiels discourse.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/13_but_why_should_i.htm"><span class="l">But Why Should I Prolong this Discussion? I Shall Take no Notice <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> shall take no notice of his reproaches and railings; I shall make no answer to his<br> violent attacks, that daily task of his, for which Porphyry <b>sharpened</b> his pen <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../13 but why should i.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/exposition_on_the_book_of_psalms/psalm_cxlix.htm"><span class="l">Psalm CXLIX.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 8. "And swords [5988] <b>sharpened</b> on both sides in their hands." This sort of weapon<br> contains a great mystical meaning, in that it is sharp on both sides. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxlix.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_g/the_waves_of_time.htm"><span class="l">The Waves of Time</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And how it calls upon us for a <b>sharpened</b> attention, that we miss not any of the<br> blessings and gifts which God is meaning to bestow upon us through the ministry <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the waves of time.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_riches_of_bunyan/xxviii_hell.htm"><span class="l">Hell.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But then, as sin is such a sting in itself, so it is heightened, <b>sharpened</b>, made<br> more keen and sharp, by those circumstances that attend it in every act; for <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/bunyan/the riches of bunyan/xxviii hell.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chapin/humanity_in_the_city/discourse_vii_the_children_of.htm"><span class="l">The Children of the Poor.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He has been pitched into the sea of events to sink or swim, and those <b>sharpened</b><br> faculties are the tentacles put forth by an effort of nature in order to secure <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapin/humanity in the city/discourse vii the children of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/an_answer_to_the_jews/chapter_ix_of_the_prophecies_of.htm"><span class="l">Of the Prophecies of the Birth and Achievements of Christ.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> See we, then, whether that which has another action be not another sword,"that is,<br> the Divine word of God, doubly <b>sharpened</b> [1279] with the two Testaments of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tertullian/an answer to the jews/chapter ix of the prophecies of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kleiser/successful_methods_of_public_speaking/history_of_public_speaking.htm"><span class="l">History of Public Speaking</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Then all the blood in my veins is stirred, my understanding is <b>sharpened</b>, and all<br> dismal thoughts and temptations are dissipated." What the great Reformer <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kleiser/successful methods of public speaking/history of public speaking.htm</font><p><a href="/library/stalker/the_life_of_st_paul/chapter_iii_his_conversion.htm"><span class="l">His Conversion</span></a> <br><b>...</b> figure of speech is borrowed from a custom of Eastern countries: the ox-driver wields<br> a long pole, at the end of which is fixed a piece of <b>sharpened</b> iron, with <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../stalker/the life of st paul/chapter iii his conversion.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_following_the_christ/1_a_look_ahead.htm"><span class="l">A Look Ahead</span></a> <br><b>...</b> help many. And the knife had to be freshly <b>sharpened</b>, and used with strong<br> decisive hand, if healing and life were to come. And <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gordon/quiet talks on following the christ/1 a look ahead.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/sharpened.htm"><span class="l"><b>Sharpened</b> (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Sharpened</b> (13 Occurrences). <b>...</b> (See NIV). Psalms 64:3 Who have <b>sharpened</b> their tongue<br> like a sword, and have aimed their arrow, a bitter word; (DBY YLT NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sharpened.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sharpen.htm"><span class="l">Sharpen (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Deuteronomy 32:41 If I have <b>sharpened</b> my gleaming sword, And my hand take hold of<br> judgment, I will render vengeance to mine adversaries, And will recompense <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sharpen.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/furbished.htm"><span class="l">Furbished (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ezekiel 21:9 Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus says Yahweh: Say, A sword, a sword,<br> it is <b>sharpened</b>, and also furbished; (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/furbished.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/brightness.htm"><span class="l">Brightness (36 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Deuteronomy 32:41 If I have <b>sharpened</b> the brightness of My sword, And My hand doth<br> lay hold on judgment, I turn back vengeance to Mine adversaries, And to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/brightness.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/poison.htm"><span class="l">Poison (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Psalm 140:3, "They have <b>sharpened</b> their tongue like a serpent; adders' poison is<br> under their lips," indicates, what is still a common belief, that the forked <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/poison.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/viper's.htm"><span class="l">Viper's (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS). Psalms 140:3 They have <b>sharpened</b> their tongues like<br> a serpent. Viper's poison is under their lips. Selah. (WEB). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/viper's.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/viper.htm"><span class="l">Viper (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). Psalms 140:3 They have <b>sharpened</b> their tongues<br> like a serpent. Viper's poison is under their lips. Selah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/viper.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vipers.htm"><span class="l">Vipers (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> vipers. (DBY). Psalms 140:3 They have <b>sharpened</b> their tongue like a serpent;<br> Adders poison is under their lips. Selah (See JPS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vipers.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/venom.htm"><span class="l">Venom (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> RSV NIV). Psalms 140:3 They have <b>sharpened</b> their tongue like a serpent; Adders<br> poison is under their lips. Selah (See JPS). Habakkuk <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/venom.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/killer.htm"><span class="l">Killer (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ezekiel 21:11 It is given to be furbished, that it may be handled: the sword, it<br> is <b>sharpened</b>, yes, it is furbished, to give it into the hand of the killer. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/killer.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/iron-sharpens-iron.html">What does it mean that iron sharpens iron? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Council-of-Constantinople.html">What happened at the Council of Constantinople? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Lateran-Councils.html">What were the Lateran Councils? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/sharpened.htm">Sharpened: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Sharpened (13 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-41.htm">Deuteronomy 32:41</a></span><br />If I have <span class="boldtext">sharpened</span> my gleaming sword, And my hand take hold of judgment, I will render vengeance to mine adversaries, And will recompense them that hate me.<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/13-20.htm">1 Samuel 13:20</a></span><br />And all Israel went down to the Philistines, every man to get his ploughshare, and his hoe, and his axe, and his sickle <span class="boldtext">sharpened</span>,<br /><span class="source">(DBY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/52-2.htm">Psalms 52:2</a></span><br />Thy tongue deviseth destruction; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/64-3.htm">Psalms 64:3</a></span><br />Who have <span class="boldtext">sharpened</span> their tongue like a sword, and have aimed their arrow, a bitter word;<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/140-3.htm">Psalms 140:3</a></span><br />They have <span class="boldtext">sharpened</span> their tongues like a serpent. Viper's poison is under their lips. Selah. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/27-17.htm">Proverbs 27:17</a></span><br />Iron is <span class="boldtext">sharpened</span> by iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. <br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:10</a></span><br />If the iron hath been blunt, And he the face hath not <span class="boldtext">sharpened</span>, Then doth he increase strength, And wisdom 'is' advantageous to make right.<br /><span class="source">(YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2</a></span><br />And He hath made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of His hand hath He hid me; and He hath made me a polished shaft, in His quiver hath He concealed me;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8</a></span><br />Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbor with his mouth, but in his heart he layeth wait for him. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/21-9.htm">Ezekiel 21:9</a></span><br />Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus says Yahweh: Say, A sword, a sword, it is <span class="boldtext">sharpened</span>, and also furbished;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/21-10.htm">Ezekiel 21:10</a></span><br />it is <span class="boldtext">sharpened</span> that it may make a slaughter; it is furbished that it may be as lightning: shall we then make mirth? the rod of my son, it condemns every tree.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/21-11.htm">Ezekiel 21:11</a></span><br />It is given to be furbished, that it may be handled: the sword, it is <span class="boldtext">sharpened</span>, yes, it is furbished, to give it into the hand of the killer.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/21-15.htm">Ezekiel 21:15</a></span><br />I have set the threatening sword against all their gates, that their heart may melt, and their stumblings be multiplied: ah! it is made as lightning, it is pointed for slaughter. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS WBS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/sharpened.htm">Sharpened</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sharpened.htm">Sharpened (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/friendship.htm">Friendship (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/friend.htm">Friend (139 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gnashes.htm">Gnashes (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gnasheth.htm">Gnasheth (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/trodden.htm">Trodden (42 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/teareth.htm">Teareth (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pursueth.htm">Pursueth (28 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/prepareth.htm">Prepareth (21 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sharpening.htm">Sharpening (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/separation.htm">Separation (50 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hateth.htm">Hateth (38 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/repent.htm">Repent (74 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/enemy.htm">Enemy (134 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hated.htm">Hated (124 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hate.htm">Hate (177 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/s/sharpen.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Sharpen"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Sharpen" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/sharpeneth.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Sharpeneth"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Sharpeneth" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>