Greek · G2382 · unreviewed

θώραξ

Breastplate

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θώραξ G2382
Pronunciation thṓrax

What does θώραξ (thṓrax) mean in the Bible?

θώραξ (thṓrax) is a Greek word meaning "breastplate". θώραξ, -ακσς, ὁ [in LXX chiefly for שִׁרְיוֹן and cogn.

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Meaning

breastplate
Extended definition

Protective armor for the chest; metaphorically righteousness or faith shields the Christian's heart from spiritual harm.

a breastplate: Rev.9:9, 17; θ. τ. δικαιοσύνης, Eph.6:14 (cf. Isa.59:17, Wis.5:18-19); θ. πίστεως, 1Th.5:8.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Plural · Masculine Rev 9:9 · Rev 9:17
Accusative · Singular · Masculine Eph 6:14 · 1 Thess 5:8
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