θώραξ

thōraxNoun (Masculine)G2382

breastplate

From: of uncertain affinity;

Short Definition

the chest ("thorax"), i.e. (by implication) a corslet

Full Lexicon Entry

a breastplate: θ. δικαιοσύνης; θ. πίστεως.
LXX Usage: chiefly for שִׁרְיוֹן and cogn. forms

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
2
1 Thessalonians
1
Ephesians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:8
  • Ephesians 6:14
  • Revelation 9:9
  • Revelation 9:17

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