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# spear
## Related Ideas:
javelin, spearmen
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## Definition:
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A spear is a weapon with a long wooden handle and sharp metal blade on one end that is thrown a long distance.
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* Spears were commonly used for war in biblical times. They are sometimes still used in present-day conflicts between certain people groups.
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* A spear was used by a Roman soldier to pierce the side of Jesus while he hung on the cross.
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* Sometimes people throw spears to catch fish or other prey to eat.
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* Similar weapons are the "javelin" or "lance." A javelin is a light spear that is thrown.
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* 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.
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(See also: [prey ](../other/prey.md ), [Rome ](../names/rome.md ), [sword ](../other/sword.md ), [warrior ](../other/warrior.md ))
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## Picture of a Spear:
< a href = "https://content.bibletranslationtools.org/WycliffeAssociates/en_tw/raw/branch/master/PNGs/s/Spear.png" > < img src = "https://content.bibletranslationtools.org/WycliffeAssociates/en_tw/raw/branch/master/PNGs/s/Spear.png" > < / a >
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Samuel 13:19-21 ](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/13/19 )
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* [2 Samuel 21:19 ](rc://en/tn/help/2sa/21/19 )
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* [Nehemiah 04:12-14 ](rc://en/tn/help/neh/04/12 )
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* [Psalm 035:03 ](rc://en/tn/help/psa/035/03 )
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H1265, H2595, H3591, H4294, H6767, H7013, H7420, G3057
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## Forms Found in the English ULB:
javelin, spear, spearmen, spears