Strong's Greek · G3162

μάχαιρα

máchaira

Definitiona knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment
Derivationprobably feminine of a presumed derivative of G3163 (μάχη);
KJV usagesword
Occurrences29 in the KJV · 26 verses

μάχαιρα in Scripture

Matthew 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. Matthew 26:47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. Matthew 26:51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest' s, and smote off his ear. Matthew 26:52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Matthew 26:55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me. Mark 14:43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. Mark 14:47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. Mark 14:48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me? Luke 21:24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. Luke 22:36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. Luke 22:38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. Luke 22:49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
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