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arrow

Meaning of “arrow”

Sense 1: A pointed missile shot from a bow. Sense 2: By figure, something represented or compared as an arrow.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
16 occurrences14 verses9 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: 1 Samuel 20:36

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Psalms 11:2
For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 11:2 · retained source text

For loe, the wicked bende their bow, they make ready their arrow vpon the string: that they may priuily shoote at the vpright in heart.

1611 marginal noteHebr. in darknesse.

Psalms 64:7
But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 64:7 · retained source text

But God shall shoote at them: with an arrowe, sodenly shall they be wounded.

1611 marginal noteHeb. their wound shalbe.

Psalms 91:5
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 91:5 · retained source text

Thou shalt not bee afraid for the terrour by night: nor for the arrow that flieth by day:

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Historical definitions

A missile weapon, usually a straight pointed shaft, shot from a bow.

volume 1, leaf 202, column 2 (main_dictionary)