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Quiver

The sheath for arrows. The Hebrew word (aspah) thus commonly rendered is found in Job 39:23; Ps. 127:5; Isa. 22:6; 49:2; Jer. 5:16; Lam. 3:13. In Gen. 27:3 this word is the rendering of the Hebrew teli, which is supposed rather to mean a suspended weapon, literally “that which hangs from one”, i.e., is suspended from the shoulder or girdle.

Also from Smith's (1884) +

a box made for the purpose of holding arrows. (Genesis 27:3) There is nothing in the Bible to indicate either its form or material, or in what way it was carried.

In the Bible

7

Verses where Quiver is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Genesis 27:3

    Take your weapons—your quiver and bow—and go out into the field to hunt some game for me.

  • Isaiah 22:6

    Elam takes up a quiver, with chariots and horsemen, and Kir uncovers the shield.

  • Isaiah 49:2

    He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver.

  • Jeremiah 5:16

    Their quivers are like open graves; they are all mighty men.

  • Job 39:23

    A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and lance.

  • Lamentations 3:13

    He pierced my kidneys with His arrows.

+1 more verse naming Quiver.

Quiver references

3

Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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