Of the Hebrew was pointed, sometimes two-edged, was worn in a sheath, and suspended from the girdle (Exodus 32:27; 1 Samuel 31:4; 1 Chronicles 21:27; Psalm 149:6 Proverbs 5:4; Ezek. 16:40; 21:3-5).

It is a symbol of divine chastisement (Deuteronomy 32:25; Psalm 7:12; 78:62), and of a slanderous tongue (Psalm 57:4; 64:3; Proverbs 12:18). The word of God is likened also to a sword (Hebrews 4:12; Ephesians 6:17; Revelation 1:16). Gideon's watchword was, "The sword of the Lord" (Judges 7:20).

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (n.) An offensive weapon, having a long and usually sharp/pointed blade with a cutting edge or edges. It is the general term, including the small sword, rapier, saber, scimiter, and many other varieties.

2. (n.) Hence, the emblem of judicial vengeance or punishment, or of authority and power.

3. (n.) Destruction by the sword, or in battle; war; dissension.

4. (n.) The military power of a country.

5. (n.) One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.