Strong's Lexicon perikephalaia: Helmet Original Word: περικεφαλαία Word Origin: From the Greek words περί (peri, meaning "around") and κεφαλή (kephale, meaning "head"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "perikephalaia," the concept of a helmet can be related to the Hebrew word "קובע" (qova), which also means helmet, as seen in passages like 1 Samuel 17:5. Usage: The term "perikephalaia" refers to a helmet, a piece of armor designed to protect the head during battle. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe spiritual protection provided by God, particularly in the context of the "armor of God." Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, helmets were a crucial part of a soldier's armor, often made of bronze or iron, and sometimes adorned with crests or plumes. They were designed to protect the head from blows during combat. The imagery of a helmet would have been familiar to the original audience of the New Testament, as Roman soldiers were a common sight in the first-century Mediterranean world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom peri and kephalé Definition a helmet NASB Translation helmet (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4030: περικεφαλαίαπερικεφαλαία, περικεφαλαίας, ἡ (περί and κεφαλή), a helmet: 1 Thessalonians 5:8; τοῦ σωτηρίου (from Isaiah 59:17), i. e. dropping the figure, the protection of soul which consists in (the hope of) salvation, Ephesians 6:17. (Polybius; the Sept. for כּובַע .) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance helmet. Feminine of a compound of peri and kephale; encirclement of the head, i.e. A helmet -- helmet. see GREEK peri see GREEK kephale Forms and Transliterations περικεκοσμημέναι περικεφαλαία περικεφαλαίαι περικεφαλαίαις περικεφαλαιαν περικεφαλαίαν περικεφαλαίας περικνήμισι perikephalaian perikephalaíanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ephesians 6:17 N-AFSGRK: καὶ τὴν περικεφαλαίαν τοῦ σωτηρίου NAS: And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, KJV: And take the helmet of salvation, and INT: Also the helmet of salvation 1 Thessalonians 5:8 N-AFS |
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