Greek · G2375 · unreviewed

θυρεός

A large shield (as door-shaped)

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θυρεός G2375
Pronunciation thyreós

What does θυρεός (thyreós) mean in the Bible?

θυρεός (thyreós) is a Greek word meaning "a large shield (as door-shaped)". θυρεός, -οῦ, ὁ (θύρα), [in LXX for מָגֵן, צִנָּה ;] __1.

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Meaning

a large shield (as door-shaped)
Extended definition

(θύρα), [in LXX for מָגֵן, צִנָּה ;]

1in Hom., a door-stone.
2In late Gk. (Polyb., Plut.), the scutum, a large oblong shield: θ. τ. πίστεως, Eph.6:16 (cf. Wis.5:20, where ὁσιότης is likened to the ἀσπίς, the clypeus or small round shield of the light-armed soldier).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Singular · Masculine Eph 6:16
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