KJV Dictionary Definition: sword
1. An offensive weapon worn at the side, and used by hand either for thrusting or cutting.
2. Figuratively, destruction by war.
I will bring a sword upon you. Lev.26. Is.51.
3. Vengeance or justice.
She quits the balance, and resigns the sword.
4. Emblem of authority and power.
The ruler--beareth not the sword in vain. Rom.13.
5. War; dissension.
I came not to send peace, but a sword. Matt.10.
6. Emblem of triumph and protection.
The Lord--the sword of thy excellence. Deut.33.
SWORDED, a. Girded with a sword.