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Dart

Easton's Bible Dictionary

An instrument of war; a light spear. “Fiery darts” (Eph 6:16) are so called in allusion to the habit of discharging darts from the bow while they are on fire or armed with some combustible material. Arrows are compared to lightning (Deut 32:23, 42; Ps 7:13; 120:4).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

dart (chets; belos): A pointed missile weapon, as an arrow or light spear (2 Sam 18:14; Job 41:26). See Armor; Arms, Iii, 4; Arrow. Figurative:

(1) Of the penalty of sin (Prov 7:23 the King James Version);

(2) of strong suggestions and fierce temptations to evil (Eph 6:16; compare 1 Macc 5:51 ).

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