Why buy a sword?

Novice Age : 44 Joined : 04 Jun 2008 Posts : 49

Luke 22:36 NRSV He said to them, "But now, the one who has a purse must take it, and likewise a bag. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one."

Luke 22:38 NRSV They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords." He replied, "It is enough."

What's the purpose for the sword?
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Hieromonk Joined : 20 May 2008 Posts : 154

Subject: Re: Why buy a sword? Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:41 am

The "sword" is an allegorical reference to the Bible, e.g. the word of God, right? study

That's a great reference verse for those of us with more than two Bibles to consider... Rolling Eyes

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Subject: Re: Why buy a sword? Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:42 am

what about that scene in Joan of Arc...
at the end where she talks about finding the sword in the field?

i couldn't find the real clip... but this about sums it up:

if anyone finds the full clip... i'd like to laugh again... give us a good idea of why a sword...
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Novice Age : 44 Joined : 04 Jun 2008 Posts : 49

ElShaddai is Jesus just humoring them in v. 38?

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I like the YouTube video. That could apply to a lot of things.
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Subject: Re: Why buy a sword? Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:20 pm

Novice Age : 44 Joined : 04 Jun 2008 Posts : 49

Sorry I totally missed the tongue in cheek thing. I wasn't paying attention. The two swords thing was good.

Hebrews 4:12 HCSB For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any two-edged sword,
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Xenophile Joined : 09 May 2008 Posts : 147

Just checked a commentary. Jesus includes swords in a list of items for travelers to take with them. In Roman times, a sword was carried by travelers as a means of self defense against robbers. It brings to mind one of my favorite Clint Eastwood quotes:

"You just shot an unarmed man!"
"Well I guess he should have armed himself."

Verse 38, when Jesus replies, he is saying that he is done having the conversation. Perhaps implying that the disciples misunderstood him originally.
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