The term "wielded" in the context of the Bible often refers to the act of handling or using a tool, weapon, or instrument with skill and authority. This concept is frequently associated with the use of swords, spears, and other implements in both literal and metaphorical senses. The act of wielding is not only a demonstration of physical strength but also of spiritual authority and divine empowerment.

Old Testament References

In the Old Testament, the imagery of wielding is often connected to warfare and the instruments of battle. For instance, in 1 Samuel 17:51, David, after defeating Goliath, "ran and stood over him. He took hold of the Philistine’s sword and drew it from the sheath. After he killed him, he cut off his head with the sword." Here, the act of wielding the sword signifies victory granted by God, as David, a young shepherd, triumphs over a giant warrior through divine intervention.

The concept of wielding is also seen in the context of divine judgment. In Ezekiel 21:9-11, the prophet speaks of a sword sharpened and polished, "sharpened for the slaughter, polished to flash like lightning." This passage illustrates the sword as an instrument of God's judgment, wielded to execute His will upon the nations.

New Testament References

In the New Testament, the metaphorical use of wielding is prominent, particularly in the context of spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:17 instructs believers to "take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Here, the "sword of the Spirit" is wielded by believers as they engage in spiritual battles, emphasizing the power and authority of God's Word in overcoming evil.

The Book of Revelation also contains vivid imagery of wielding, particularly in the depiction of Christ. Revelation 1:16 describes Jesus as having "a sharp double-edged sword" coming out of His mouth, symbolizing His ultimate authority and the power of His word to judge and conquer.

Symbolism and Application

The act of wielding in the Bible often symbolizes authority, power, and the execution of divine will. It serves as a reminder of the believer's call to be equipped with the Word of God, to stand firm in faith, and to engage in spiritual warfare with the tools provided by God. The imagery of wielding underscores the importance of readiness, skill, and reliance on divine strength in both physical and spiritual battles.

In a broader sense, wielding can also represent the stewardship of gifts and responsibilities entrusted to individuals by God. Just as a warrior must skillfully wield a sword, believers are called to faithfully manage and utilize the talents and resources given to them for the advancement of God's kingdom.(imp. & p. p.) of Wield.5130. nuph -- to move to and fro, wave, sprinkle
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4910. mashal -- to rule, have dominion, reign
... 1), master (1), obtain dominion (1), really going to rule (1), rule (27), ruled
(5), ruler (18), ruler's (2), rulers (6), rules (9), ruling (3), wielded (1). ...
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The Preacher as a Man of the Word.
... In accomplishing his great and difficult work he wielded no other weapon. ...
1. The word which the prophets wielded was the word of God. ...
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Traditionalism, Its Origin, Character, and Literature - the ...
... vers?�. [449] An institution which had attained such proportions, and wielded
such power, could not have been of recent growth. In ...
/.../chapter viii traditionalism its origin.htm

The Blind Watchers at the Cross
... The rude tool that nailed Christ to the cross, the hammer that was held in the hand
of the legionary, was almost as much to blame as the hand that wielded it. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the blind watchers at the.htm

The Golden Lampstand
... light. Nor need we forget that this most potent of all weapons is one that
can be wielded by all Christian people. Our gifts differ. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the golden lampstand.htm

Jesus at the Bier
... Unless Jesus Christ wielded divine authority in a fashion in which no mere human
representative and messenger of God ever has wielded it, for Him to stand by ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/jesus at the bier.htm

A Death in the Desert
... Joshua could no more have wielded Moses' rod than Moses could have wielded
Joshua's sword. The one did his work, and was laid aside. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/a death in the desert.htm

From the Death of Bishop Asbury to the Close of the General ...
... of controversy of the thorns and briers of error, and at the same time maintained
the spirit and temper of the Christian, while he powerfully wielded the sword ...
/.../chapter 3 from the death.htm

Rome had Passed the Summits and Stood Looking into the Dark Valley ...
... A genius for organization, like that of his illustrious uncle, gave to
Augustus a power greater than human hands had yet wielded. ...
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The Church of the Middle Ages
... refractory nobles, or check the tyranny of an irresponsible sovereign, could hardly
fail to be productive of some good effects when wielded by disinterested men ...
/.../blunt/a key to the knowledge of church history/chapter x the church of.htm

The Prophet of the Highest.
... as to the relevance of those words to himself (Luke 1:76; Matthew 3:3). And it must
have unconsciously wrought mightily in the influence it wielded over his ...
//christianbookshelf.org/meyer/john the baptist/iv the prophet of the.htm

Wielded (7 Occurrences)
...Wielded (7 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 6:7 by the proclamation of the truth, by
the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness, wielded in both hands; (WEY). ...
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Wield (8 Occurrences)

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Zebulun (46 Occurrences)
... The scribe who wielded it was the associate and assistant of the `lawgivers.'"
(Sayce). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ZEBULUN. ...
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Judaeus
... The Alexandrian Jews wielded great influence in the contemporary Roman empire, and
the prominence of Philo's family is attested by the fact that his brother ...
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Lawgiver (7 Occurrences)
... In Deuteronomy 33:21 Judges 5:14 Isaiah 33:22, it means the person who wielded
the symbol of authority, that is the prescriber of laws. ...
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Goliath (6 Occurrences)
... His sword was wielded by David to slay him and afterward carried about in
his wanderings, so it could not have been excessively heavy. ...
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Weapons (66 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 2 Corinthians 6:7 by the proclamation of the truth, by the power of God;
by the weapons of righteousness, wielded in both hands; (WEY NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Wielders (1 Occurrence)

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Thyatira (4 Occurrences)
... guild, and every guild, which was an incorporated organization, possessed property
in its own name, made contracts for great constructions, and wielded a wide ...
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Pick (37 Occurrences)
... 14. (n.) A heavy iron tool, curved and sometimes pointed at both ends, wielded by
means of a wooden handle inserted in the middle, -- used by quarrymen, road ...
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