In Genesis 18:7, this signifies natural good which here is called tender from the truth of good. (Arcana Coelestia 2180)

In Hosea 14:2, the calves of the lips signify confessions from the affection of truth.

(References: Apocalypse Revealed 242)

Title: The Sword

Topic: Salvation

Summary: We look at a number of interesting passages about "the sword," and ponder nonliteral imagery that is used of swords in Scripture.

Use the reference links below to follow along in the Bible as you watch.

References:
Genesis 3:24
Joshua 11
Judges 1:8, 25; 20:37; 4:15
Jeremiah 50:37
Ezekiel 6:1-3; 14:17; 21:9-15, 28; 28:7; 21:18-21
Deuteronomy 32:42
2 Samuel 18:8
Psalms 55:20-21; 57:4; 59:6-7; 64:3
Proverbs 12:18; 30:14
Isaiah 1:19-20; 49:1-2; 31:8
Jeremiah 46:10; 49:37
Ezekiel 33:27
Hosea 11:6
Nahum 3:15
Matthew 10:34
Luke 2:34-35
Hebrews 9:12
Revelation 1:16; 19:15, 21