Bible Dictionary

Armor

Protective clothing or equipment worn in battle.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

30 of 516

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

Original Language

Hebrew

שִׁרְיוֹן

shiryon

coat of mail; armor

Greek

πανοπλία

panoplia

full armor; complete armor

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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Continue your Bible study by exploring related Scriptures, dictionary terms, and connected topics.

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

Study Topics

warfare protection battle soldier