beat / turn swords into plowshares

/bˈiːt tˈɜːn sˈɔːdz ˌɪntʊ plˈaʊʃeəz/

/bˈiːt tˈɜːn sˈoːɹdz ˌɪntʊ plˈaʊʃɛɹz/

[phrase]

to beat / turn swords into plowshares

[PHRASE]

to begin to aim for peace instead of war

to [beat|turn] swords into plowshares definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "beat swords into plowshares" and when to use it?

The idiom "beat swords into plowshares" originates from the biblical passage in Isaiah, symbolizing the transformation of weapons of war into tools for peaceful and productive purposes. It is commonly used in various contexts and occasions related to peace, disarmament, and the promotion of nonviolent solutions to conflicts.

Examples

1. A path that beats swords into plowshares.

2. Turning swords into plowshares is not what comes to mind when one thinks about the mission of Soldiers.

3. Truly we have beaten swords into ploughshares!

4. I want to suggest, a prophetic approach of turning swords into ploughshares.

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