# spear, spears, spearmen, javelin

## Definition:

A spear is a weapon with a long wooden handle and sharp metal blade on one end that is thrown a long distance.

* Spears were commonly used for war in biblical times. They are sometimes still used in present-day conflicts between certain people groups.
* A spear was used by a Roman soldier to pierce the side of Jesus while he hung on the cross.
* Sometimes people throw spears to catch fish or other prey to eat.
* Similar weapons are the "javelin" or "lance." A javelin is a light spear that is thrown.
* Make sure that the translation of "spear" is different from the translation of "sword," which is a weapon that is used for thrusting or stabbing, not throwing. Also, a sword has a long blade with a handle, while a spear has a small blade on the end of a long shaft.

(See also: [prey](../other/prey.md), [Rome](../names/rome.md), [sword](../other/sword.md), [warrior](../other/warrior.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Samuel 13:19-21](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/13/19)
* [2 Samuel 21:19](rc://en/tn/help/2sa/21/19)
* [Nehemiah 04:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/neh/04/12)
* [Psalm 035:03](rc://en/tn/help/psa/035/03)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H1265, H2595, H3591, H4294, H6767, H7013, H7420, G3057