In the context of biblical times, the term "missile" would not refer to modern weaponry but rather to any object that could be thrown or projected as a weapon. The Bible contains several references to objects used in warfare or conflict that could be considered missiles, such as stones, arrows, and spears.

Stones: One of the most famous biblical accounts involving a missile is the account of David and Goliath. David, a young shepherd, faced the Philistine giant Goliath with only a sling and five smooth stones. In 1 Samuel 17:49 , it is recorded, "Then David reached into his bag and took out a stone, and he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground." This account highlights the use of a simple stone as a powerful weapon in the hands of someone with faith and skill.

Arrows: Arrows are frequently mentioned in the Bible as instruments of war and judgment. In Psalm 64:7 , it is written, "But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly they will be wounded." Arrows symbolize swift and precise judgment, often used metaphorically to describe God's intervention against the wicked.

Spears: Spears were another common missile weapon in biblical times. In 1 Samuel 18:11 , King Saul attempts to kill David with a spear: "And Saul hurled it, thinking, 'I will pin David to the wall.' But David eluded him twice." The spear, as a thrown weapon, was a symbol of aggression and hostility, often used in personal combat or warfare.

Symbolism and Metaphor: Beyond their literal use, missiles in the Bible often carry symbolic meanings. They can represent divine judgment, as seen in the metaphorical use of arrows. In Ephesians 6:16 , the Apostle Paul speaks of the "flaming arrows of the evil one," urging believers to take up the shield of faith to extinguish them. This passage uses the imagery of missiles to describe spiritual attacks and the protection offered by faith.

Divine Protection: The Bible also speaks of God's protection against missiles. In Psalm 91:5 , it is promised, "You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day." This assurance reflects the belief that God shields His people from both physical and spiritual dangers.

In summary, while the Bible does not mention modern missiles, it provides numerous examples of ancient projectile weapons and their symbolic meanings. These references illustrate themes of faith, divine judgment, and protection, which remain relevant to believers today.1. (n.) A ballistic weapon; a weapon fired, thrown or projected, as a lance, an arrow, or a bullet.

2. (a.) Capable of being thrown; adapted for hurling or to be projected from the hand, or from any instrument or engine, so as to strike an object at a distance.

956b. belos -- a missile
... belos. 957 . a missile. Transliteration: belos Short Definition: arrows. Word
Origin from ballo Definition a missile NASB Word Usage arrows (1). 956a, 956b ...
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956. belos -- a needle
... a needle. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: belos Phonetic Spelling:
(bel'-os) Short Definition: a missile, dart, javelin Definition: a missile, dart ...
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1002. bolis -- a dart, javelin.
... Word Origin from ballo Definition a dart, javelin. dart. From ballo; a missile,
ie Javelin -- dart. see GREEK ballo. 1001, 1002. bolis. 1003 . ...
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2700. katatoxeuo -- to strike down with an arrow.
... thrust through. From kata and a derivative of toxon; to shoot down with an arrow
or other missile -- thrust through. see GREEK kata. see GREEK toxon. ...
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7973. shelach -- a missile, weapon, sprout
... 7972, 7973. shelach. 7974 . a missile, weapon, sprout. Transliteration: shelach
Phonetic Spelling: (sheh'-lakh) Short Definition: weapon. ...
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4551b. massa -- a missile, dart
... a missile, dart. Transliteration: massa Short Definition: dart. Word Origin from
an unused word Definition a missile, dart NASB Word Usage dart (1). ...
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2131. ziqah -- a missile, spark
ziqah or zeq. 2130, 2131. ziqah or zeq. 2132 . a missile, spark. Transliteration:
ziqah or zeq Phonetic Spelling: (zee-kaw') Short Definition: firebrands. ...
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4551. macca' -- a quarry or quarrying
... From naca' in the sense of projecting; a missile (spear or arrow); also a quarry
(whence stones are, as it were, ejected) -- before it was brought, dart. ...
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Against those who Say that it is not Right to Rank the Holy Spirit ...
... But all the apparatus of war has been got ready against us; every intellectual missile
is aimed at us; and now blasphemers' tongues shoot and hit and hit again ...
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Against Principalities, against Powers, against the Rulers of the ...
... Gods of the world! ye warrior host. Of darkness and of air,. In vain is all your
impious boast,. In vain each missile lightning tost,. In vain the Tempter's snare ...
/.../the treasury of sacred song/cclii name principalities against powers.htm

Of the Tyranny of Eugenius and the victory Won through Faith by ...
... A violent wind blew right in the faces of the foe, and diverted their arrows and
javelins and spears, so that no missile was of any use to them, and neither ...
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The victory of Unarmed Faith
... legend. The pebble-bed may supply a missile to hit the modern 'giant' of
sceptical criticism, who boasts much after Goliath's fashion. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the victory of unarmed faith.htm

Travel. A Personal Experience.
... Maces and axes, long and cross bows and leaden missile weapons and shields, highly
adorned with metal figures, all tend to make more vivid the word-pictures of ...
/.../ix travel a personal experience.htm

Against Jovinianus.
... The farther back the catapult is drawn, the greater the force of the missile. To
linger is not to lose, if by lingering victory is better assured. ...
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The Crucifixion
... Then, too, by this very taunt His claim to be the 'Saviour' is presupposed. And
so, 'Physician, heal Thyself,' seemed to them an unanswerable missile to fling. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the crucifixion.htm

The Struggle for Life
... the Arts were laid. Next, the man who threw his missile furthest, had the
best chance in the Struggle for Life. To throw to still ...
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The Seventh Book Shows from Various Statements Made to The
... Such is the man who casts at the truth with his childish missile, who sets forth
like the stars those splendid sayings of our master, and then hurls from the ...
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Walamir and St. Telemachus
... But at once every conceivable missile on which the people could lay hands was hurled
at him; and then many, quite mad with wrath, had themselves sprung over ...
/.../chapter lix walamir and st.htm

Missile (2 Occurrences)
...Missile (2 Occurrences). ... (YLT). Joel 2:8 And each his brother they press not, Each
in his way they go on, If by the missile they fall, they are not cut off. ...
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Shoot (51 Occurrences)
... 2. (vi) To let fly, or cause to be driven, with force, as an arrow or a bullet; --
followed by a word denoting the missile, as an object. ...
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Dart (9 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance;
a javelin; hence, any sharp-pointed missile weapon, as an arrow. ...
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Aim (17 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile,
towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox ...
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Shot (25 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) Plural of Shot. 6. (n.) The act of shooting; discharge of a firearm
or other weapon which throws a missile. 7. (n.) A missile...
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Discharge (30 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To free of the missile with which anything is charged or loaded; to let
go the charge of; as, to discharge a bow, catapult, etc.; especially, said of ...
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Sling (11 Occurrences)
... The missile being lodged in a hole in the strap, the ends of the string are taken
in the hand, and the whole whirled rapidly round until, by loosing one end ...
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Missing (17 Occurrences)

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Lading (7 Occurrences)
... on the wall, and the bearers of the burden, those lading, 'each' with one of his
hands is working in the business, and one is laying hold of the missile. (YLT). ...
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White (756 Occurrences)
... 9. (n.) Specifically, the central part of the butt in archery, which was formerly
painted white; the center of a mark at which a missile is shot. 10. ...
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