as it were

Exodus 39:28
as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen,

2 Chronicles 26:14
Uzziah supplied the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and slingstones.

Nehemiah 4:16
And from that day on, half of my men did the work while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. The officers stationed themselves behind all the people of Judah

Job 41:26
The sword that reaches him has no effect, nor does the spear or dart or arrow.

that it be not rent

John 19:23, 24
When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. . . .

Ephesians 4:3-16
and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. . . .