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Battle-axe

A mallet or heavy war-club. Applied metaphorically (Jer. 51:20) to Cyrus, God’s instrument in destroying Babylon.

In the Bible

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Verses where Battle-axe is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Jeremiah 51:20

    “You are My war club, My weapon for battle. With you I shatter nations; with you I bring kingdoms to ruin.

Scripture on Battle-axe

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Battle-axe references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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