SMITH

An artificer in brass, iron, etc., first mentioned in Ge 4:22. The art of the smith is one of the essential of civilization; and without it a nation was peculiarly defenseless in time of war, Jud 5:8 1Sa 13:19-22 2Ki 24:14. Workers in silver and in copper were distinguished from each other, Ac 19:24 2Ti 4:14.

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Smith. Smith
The Hebrews were not permitted by the Philistines in the days of Samuel to have a smith amongst them, lest they should make them swords and spears (1 Sam. 13:19). Thus the Philistines sought to make their conquest permanent (comp. 2 Kings 24:16).

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SMITH. → (A worker in metals) → Tubal-cain Ge 4:22 → Bezaleel Ex 31:1-11 → The Philistines 1Sa 13:19 → Jewish, carried away captive to Babylon 2Ki 24:14; Jer 24:1 → The manufacturers of idols Isa 41:7; 44:12 → Genius of, from God Ex 31:3-5; 35:30-35; Isa 54:16

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smith. Smith, n. one who works in metals or forges

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Smith (smĭth), n. [[AS. smið; akin to D. smid, G. schmied, OHG. smid, Icel. smiðr, Dan. & Sw. smed, Goth. smiþa (in comp.); cf. Gr. σμίλη a sort of knife, σμινύη a hoe, mattock.]] 1. 1. One who forges with the hammer; one who works in metals; as, a blacksmith, goldsmith, silversmith, and the like. Piers Plowman.
Nor yet the smith hath learned to form a sword. Tate. 2. 2. One who makes or effects anything. Dryden.