Beat Swords into Ploughshares

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Beat Swords into Ploughshares : Phrases

Meaning:

Turn to peaceful pursuits and away from war.


Origin:

From the Bible, Isaiah II (King James Version):


They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

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