Distomos describes a sword presented as sharp on two edges in the three attested verses.

Across all three occurrences, the adjective describes a sharp sword with two edges: the word of God is compared to such a sword in Hebrews 4:12, while Revelation 1:16 and Revelation 2:12 present a sharp sword in the speaker's portrayal.

1. Sharp sword with two edges · dominant

   In Hebrews 4:12, the accusative singular feminine form modifies the sword used in the comparison with the living and effective word of God; the APB renders the clause "sharper than every double-edged sword." In Revelation 1:16 and Revelation 2:12, the form likewise occurs with a sharp sword, described respectively as coming from his mouth and as possessed by the one who speaks.

   Hebrews 4:12Revelation 1:16Revelation 2:12

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "double-edged sword" in all three verses. This repeated wording confirms the sword description at the clause level rather than isolating each adjective precisely.