two swords
التعريفات والمعاني
== English ==
=== Etymology ===
Allegorical interpretation of Luke 22:38, “Behold, here are two swords”.
=== Pronunciation ===
Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)dz
=== Noun ===
the two swords pl (plural only)
(chiefly history, Roman Catholicism) Spiritual and temporal power, church and state.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see two, sword.
==== Related terms ====
Gelasian dyarchy
==== See also ====
secular arm
Sell your cloak and buy a sword (Luke 22:36-38)