Weapons are mentioned throughout the Bible, often in both literal and spiritual contexts. These verses explore how weapons are used for defense and spiritual battles, reminding us of the protection and strength we have in God.
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Bible Verses About Weapons
Isaiah 2:4 – They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks
“He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide disputes for many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.” – Isaiah 2:4
Matthew 26:52 – Those who live by the sword will die by the sword
“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword.’ “ – Matthew 26:52
Ephesians 6:17 – The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” – Ephesians 6:17
Proverbs 25:26 – Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked
“Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.” – Proverbs 25:26
Romans 13:4 – For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer
“For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer.” – Romans 13:4
Psalm 144:1 – Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle
“Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle;” – Psalm 144:1
Proverbs 20:18 – Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war
“Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.” – Proverbs 20:18
2 Corinthians 10:3-4 – For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh
“For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” – 2 Corinthians 10:3-4
Psalm 127:3-5 – Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.” – Psalm 127:3-5
2 Timothy 2:3-4 – Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus
“Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.” – 2 Timothy 2:3-4
Ephesians 6:13 – Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” – Ephesians 6:13
Matthew 5:9 – Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” – Matthew 5:9
Psalm 46:9 – He makes wars cease to the end of the earth
“He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire.” – Psalm 46:9
Romans 12:18 – If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” – Romans 12:18
James 4:1-2 – What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you?
“What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel.” – James 4:1-2
1 Peter 3:9 – Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless
“Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.” – 1 Peter 3:9
Psalm 18:34 – He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze
“He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.” – Psalm 18:34
Isaiah 31:5 – Like birds hovering, so the Lord of hosts will protect Jerusalem
“Like birds hovering, so the Lord of hosts will protect Jerusalem; he will protect and deliver it; he will spare and rescue it.” – Isaiah 31:5
Proverbs 24:6 – For by wise guidance you can wage your war
“For by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.” – Proverbs 24:6
1 Timothy 6:12 – Fight the good fight of the faith
“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” – 1 Timothy 6:12
2 Samuel 22:35 – He trains my hands for war
“He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.” – 2 Samuel 22:35
Proverbs 21:31 – The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord
“The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.” – Proverbs 21:31
Psalm 68:30 – Rebuke the beasts that dwell among the reeds, the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples.
“Rebuke the beasts that dwell among the reeds, the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples. Trample underfoot those who lust after tribute; scatter the peoples who delight in war.” – Psalm 68:30
Isaiah 54:17 – No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed
“No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.” – Isaiah 54:17
Psalm 20:7 – Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” – Psalm 20:7
2 Corinthians 10:4 – For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds
“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” – 2 Corinthians 10:4
Jeremiah 1:19 – And they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you
“And they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, declares the Lord, to deliver you.” – Jeremiah 1:19
Nehemiah 4:17 – Those who carried burdens were loaded in such a way that each labored on the work with one hand and held his weapon with the other
“Those who carried burdens were loaded in such a way that each labored on the work with one hand and held his weapon with the other.” – Nehemiah 4:17
Proverbs 22:3 – The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it
“The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.” – Proverbs 22:3
Psalm 18:39 – For you equipped me with strength for the battle; you made those who rise against me sink under me
“For you equipped me with strength for the battle; you made those who rise against me sink under me.” – Psalm 18:39
Romans 8:37 – No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” – Romans 8:37
Psalm 144:1 – Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle
“Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.” – Psalm 144:1
Proverbs 20:22 – Do not say, ‘I will repay evil’; wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you
“Do not say, ‘I will repay evil’; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.” – Proverbs 20:22
Psalm 127:3-4 – Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!
“Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!” – Psalm 127:3-4
Romans 12:19 – Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’
“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.'” – Romans 12:19
Psalm 18:2 – The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” – Psalm 18:2
2 Chronicles 20:17 – You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf
“You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf.” – 2 Chronicles 20:17
Isaiah 54:17 – No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment
“No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.” – Isaiah 54:17
Proverbs 16:3 – Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” – Proverbs 16:3
Isaiah 2:4 – They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks
“They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.” – Isaiah 2:4
Psalm 44:6-7 – For not in my bow do I trust, nor can my sword save me. But you have saved us from our foes and have put to shame those who hate us
“For not in my bow do I trust, nor can my sword save me. But you have saved us from our foes and have put to shame those who hate us.” – Psalm 44:6-7
2 Samuel 22:2-3 – “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.” – 2 Samuel 22:2-3
Proverbs 25:26 – Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
“Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.” – Proverbs 25:26
Psalm 18:35 – You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me
“You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great.” – Psalm 18:35
Proverbs 20:18 – Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.
“Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.” – Proverbs 20:18
Matthew 16:24 – If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'” – Matthew 16:24
1 Corinthians 15:33 – Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”
“Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company ruins good morals.'” – 1 Corinthians 15:33
1 Peter 2:23 – When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.
“When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.” – 1 Peter 2:23
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Matthew 10:16 – Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” – Matthew 10:16