The term "wield" generally refers to the act of handling or using a tool, weapon, or instrument with skill and control. In the context of the Bible, wielding often implies the exercise of power, authority, or influence, whether in a physical, spiritual, or moral sense. The concept of wielding is closely associated with leadership, divine authority, and the responsibilities that come with such power.

Biblical Context and Usage

1. Wielding Authority and Leadership:
In the Scriptures, leaders are often depicted as wielding authority given by God. This authority is not merely for personal gain but is intended for the guidance and protection of God's people. For instance, Moses wielded authority as he led the Israelites out of Egypt, acting as God's chosen instrument to deliver His people (Exodus 3:10).

2. Wielding Weapons:
The Bible frequently uses the imagery of wielding weapons to describe both physical and spiritual battles. In the Old Testament, warriors like David wielded swords and other weapons in defense of Israel (1 Samuel 17:50-51). In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul speaks of the "sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" (Ephesians 6:17), emphasizing the spiritual nature of the Christian's battle against evil.

3. Wielding Power and Influence:
The concept of wielding extends to the influence one has over others. Kings and rulers in the Bible are often depicted as wielding power, which comes with the responsibility to rule justly and in accordance with God's laws. Solomon, for example, wielded great wisdom and power, which he initially used to govern Israel wisely (1 Kings 3:28).

4. Divine Wielding:
God Himself is portrayed as wielding ultimate power and authority over creation. His sovereignty is evident in His control over nature, history, and the destinies of nations. The psalmist declares, "The LORD reigns, let the nations tremble; He is enthroned above the cherubim, let the earth quake" (Psalm 99:1), illustrating God's supreme authority.

5. Moral and Ethical Wielding:
Believers are called to wield their influence and resources in ways that reflect God's character. This includes wielding the truth with love, exercising justice, and demonstrating mercy. The prophet Micah encapsulates this calling: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" (Micah 6:8).

Theological Implications

The act of wielding, whether it be authority, power, or influence, carries significant theological implications. It underscores the responsibility entrusted to individuals by God and the accountability that comes with it. The Bible consistently teaches that all power and authority ultimately belong to God, and human wielding of power should align with His will and purposes. This perspective encourages believers to exercise their God-given roles with humility, integrity, and a commitment to serving others in accordance with biblical principles.1. (v. t.) To use with full command or power; to manage; to handle; as, to wield a sword; to wield the scepter.

2. (v. t.) To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess.

3. (v. t.) To direct or regulate by influence or authority; to manage; to control; to sway.

1023. brachion -- the arm
... arm. Properly, comparative of brachus, but apparently in the sense of brasso (to
wield); the arm, ie (figuratively) strength -- arm. see GREEK brachus. ...
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1850. exousiazo -- to exercise authority over
... Verb Transliteration: exousiazo Phonetic Spelling: (ex-oo-see-ad'-zo) Short Definition:
I exercise authority Definition: I exercise (wield) power (authority ...
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2715. katexousiazo -- to exercise authority over
... exercise authority. From kata and exousiazo; to have (wield) full privilege over --
exercise authority. see GREEK kata. see GREEK exousiazo. ...
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3992. pempo -- to send
... ad quem, and stello denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on
a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield -- send, thrust in. ...
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8610. taphas -- to lay hold of, wield
... 8609, 8610. taphas. 8611 . to lay hold of, wield. Transliteration: taphas Phonetic
Spelling: (taw-fas') Short Definition: seized. Word Origin a prim. ...
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4900. mashak -- to draw, drag
... make a long blast (1), march (1), prolong (1), prolonged (1), pulled (3), sounds
a long blast (1), sows (1), stimulate (1), stretched (1), tall (2), wield (1). ...
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5130. nuph -- to move to and fro, wave, sprinkle
... 1), present (5), presented (6), shake...back and forth (1), shakes (1), shed abroad
(1), sprinkled (1), wave (13), waved (1), waving (1), wield (3), wielded (1 ...
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Attributes of Love.
... And O! what a glorious thought, that infinite benevolence is wielding, and will
forever wield, infinite natural attributes for the promotion of good! ...
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The Chariots of the Lord are Strong,
... Fresh laurels in the fray. III. For freedom wield the sword of might,. And cut the
bands that bind; ... Dispel the hosts of sin; Ye who are valiant, wield the sword, ...
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The Chariots of the Lord are Strong,
... Fresh laurels in the fray. For freedom wield the sword of might,. And cut the bands
that bind; ... Dispel the hosts of sin; Ye who are valiant, wield the sword,. ...
/.../brownlie/hymns of the early church/the chariots of the lord.htm

In the Thirteenth Chapter of Revelation Two Beasts are There ...
... Was it not because He failed to fulfill their expectations that he would take the
government upon His shoulder and wield the royal sceptre as soon as He ...
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The Arrest
... "This is your hour," He said, "and the power of darkness." This midnight hour is
your hour, because ye are sons of night, and the power ye wield against Me is ...
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Preface.
... And, even when they would all prove faithful to their trust, it is a noted fact
that society, friends and companions wield a powerful influence over the mind ...
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Preface.
... He ever liveth to make intercession.' In us, His priests and kings, it is no otherwise:
it is in intercession that the Church is to find and wield its highest ...
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Pastor in Parish (ii. ).
... Work on in hope; the plough, the sickle wield; Thy Master is the harvest's Master
too; He gives the golden seed, He owns the field, And does Himself what His ...
/.../moule/to my younger brethren/chapter viii pastor in parish.htm

Success.
... There are evangelists, who in the palmy days of their power had wonderful,
heaven-gladdening revivals, who have ceased to wield "the sword of the Lord and ...
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Grundtvig's Hymns
... study of hymnology together with his exceptional poetical gift enabled him to adopt
material from all ages and branches of Christian song, and to wield it into ...
/.../aaberg/hymns and hymnwriters of denmark/chapter fifteen grundtvigs hymns.htm

Wield (8 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To use with full command or power; to manage;
to handle; as, to wield a sword; to wield the scepter. ...Wield (8 Occurrences). ...
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Wielded (7 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Wield. Multi-Version Concordance Wielded
(7 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 6:7 by the proclamation ...
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Sway (7 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vi) To move or wield with the hand; to swing;
to wield; as, to sway the scepter. 2. (vi) To influence ...
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Obedience (61 Occurrences)
... of His day was a part of His loyalty to God, and of the strategy of His campaign,
the action of the one who would set an example and wield an influence, as at ...
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Wieldeth (1 Occurrence)
... wieldeth it? as if a rod should wield them that lift it up, 'or' as if
a staff should lift up 'him that is' not wood. (ASV DBY). ...
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Trellis (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Trellis (1 Occurrence). Psalms 74:5 It seemed as
when men wield upwards axes in a thicket of trees. (See RSV). ...
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Moveth (18 Occurrences)
... shall the saw magnify itself against him that wieldeth it? as if a rod should wield
them that lift it up, or as if a staff should lift up him that is not wood. ...
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Manage (6 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) Hence: Esp., to guide by careful or delicate treatment; to wield with address;
to make subservient by artful conduct; to bring around cunningly to ...
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Bear (425 Occurrences)
... 13. (vt) To admit or be capable of; that is, to suffer or sustain without violence,
injury, or change. 14. (vt) To manage, wield, or direct. 15. ...
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Annas (4 Occurrences)
... the caprice of the Roman procurators, and Annas was deposed by Valerius Gratus,
15 AD But though deprived of official status, he continued to wield great power ...
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