Bible Dictionary

Armor

Protective clothing or equipment worn in battle.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

117

Entry Position

9 of 117

Letter

A

Meaning

Protective clothing or equipment worn in battle.

Key Scriptures

  • 1 Samuel 17:38-39
  • 2 Samuel 20:8
  • 2 Chronicles 26:14
  • Isaiah 59:17
  • Romans 13:12
  • Ephesians 6:11-17
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:8

Also Called

armour

Meaning

Armor is protective clothing or equipment worn in battle.

Throughout the Bible, armor is associated with warfare, defense, and readiness for conflict.

Biblical Usage

Armor appears throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

In the Old Testament, it refers to the equipment worn by soldiers in battle. The New Testament also uses armor figuratively in describing spiritual protection and preparedness.

Key References

  • 1 Samuel 17:38-39
  • 2 Samuel 20:8
  • 2 Chronicles 26:14
  • Isaiah 59:17
  • Romans 13:12
  • Ephesians 6:11-17
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:8
  • Shield
  • Helmet
  • Breastplate
  • Sword
  • Warfare
  • Soldier
  • Battle

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Scriptures

  • 1 Samuel 17:38-39
  • 2 Samuel 20:8
  • 2 Chronicles 26:14
  • Isaiah 59:17
  • Romans 13:12
  • Ephesians 6:11-17
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:8

Related Terms

shield helmet breastplate sword

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