English Explanatory Dictionary

two swords

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Spiritual and temporal power, church and state.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see two, sword.

Word forms

two swords the two swords

Etymology

Allegorical interpretation of Luke 22:38, “Behold, here are two swords”.

Related words

Gelasian dyarchy secular arm Sell your cloak and buy a sword
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