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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