Definition: The word "Kirpan" appears in Old Testament Hebrew to represent a shield or sword. The word is derived from the Hebrew word "kiri," which means "sword." In biblical times, it was often used as a symbol of protection or warfare. A shield in ancient times would typically be made of metal with a pointed tip (a "kiri") and a curved blade (the "halachah"). This metaphorical image is central to the Hebrew Bible's depiction of God’s war against the Babylonians, where the Israelites used shields to protect their people from the Assyrian army.
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