DMS_GL_my_tw/bible/other/armor.md

armor, armory

Definition:

The term “armor” refers to the equipment a soldier uses to fight in a battle and protect himself from enemy attacks. It is also used in a figurative way to refer to spiritual armor.

• Parts of a soldier’s armor include a helmet, a shield, a breastplate, leg coverings, and a sword.
• Using the term figuratively, the apostle Paul compares physical armor to spiritual armor that God gives the believer to help him fight spiritual battles.
• The spiritual armor God gives his people to fight against sin and Satan includes truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Holy Spirit.
• This could be translated with a term that means “soldier gear” or “protective battle clothing” or “protective covering” or “weapons.”

(See also: faith, Holy Spirit, peace, save, spirit)

Bible References:

• 1 Samuel 31:9-10
• 2 Samuel 20:8
• Ephesians 06:11
• Jeremiah 51:3-4
• Luke 11:22
• Nehemiah 04:15-16

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H2290, H2488, H3627, H4055, H5402, G3696, G3833