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Helmet
(Heb. kob’a), a cap for the defence of the head (1 Sam. 17:5, 38). In the New Testament the Greek equivalent is used (Eph. 6:17; 1 Thess. 5:8). (See ARMS.)
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
[Arms, Armor]
In the Bible
10
Verses where Helmet is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Samuel 17:5
and he had a bronze helmet on his head. He wore a bronze coat of mail weighing five thousand shekels,
- 1 Samuel 17:38
Then Saul clothed David in his own tunic, put a bronze helmet on his head, and dressed him in armor.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8
But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.
- Ephesians 6:17
And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
- Ezekiel 23:24
They will come against you with a host of peoples, with weapons, chariots, and wagons. They will array themselves against you on every side with buckler and shield and helmet. I will delegate judgment to them, and they will punish you according to their own standards.
- Ezekiel 27:10
Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor.
+4 more verses naming Helmet.
Scripture on Helmet
9
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Voices on Helmet
5
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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