Strong’s G4501

ῥομφαία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

rhomphaia

Pronunciation

hrom-FI-ah

Definition

Sword

Meaning

a sword, scimitar; fig: war, piercing grief.

Usage

The term "rhomphaia" refers to a large, broad sword, often associated with a weapon of war. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the penetrating power of divine judgment or truth.

Bible references

Luke 2:35;Revelation 1:16;Revelation 2:12;Revelation 2:16;Revelation 6:8;Revelation 19:15;Revelation 19:21