Strong's Lexicon siryon: Armor, coat of mail Original Word: סִרְיֹן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be a coat of mail or armor. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "siryon," the concept of armor is present in the New Testament, such as in Ephesians 6:11, where believers are encouraged to "put on the full armor of God." Usage: The term "siryon" refers to a type of protective armor, specifically a coat of mail, used in ancient warfare. It is a garment made of interlinked metal rings or plates, designed to protect the wearer from weapons in battle. In the biblical context, it symbolizes strength and protection. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, armor was a crucial part of a warrior's equipment. The coat of mail, or "siryon," was an advanced form of body armor that provided significant protection while allowing for mobility. It was typically worn by soldiers and warriors, including those in the armies of Israel and surrounding nations. The use of such armor indicates the importance of military preparedness and the technological advancements in metallurgy and warfare during biblical times. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originanother spelling of shiryon Definition armor NASB Translation scale-armor (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [סִרְיֹן noun [masculine] armour ("" form of שִׁרְיוֺן q. v. ); — suffix יִתְעַל בְּסִרְיֹנוֺ Jeremiah 51:3 let him raise himself in his armour; plural לִבְשׁוּ הַסִּרְיֹנוֺת Jeremiah 46:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance brigandine For shiryown; a coat of mail -- brigandine. see HEBREW shiryown Forms and Transliterations בְּסִרְיֹנ֑וֹ בסרינו הַסִּרְיֹנֹֽת׃ הסרינת׃ bə·sir·yō·nōw besiryoNo bəsiryōnōw has·sir·yō·nōṯ hassiryoNot hassiryōnōṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 46:4 HEB: הָֽרְמָחִ֔ים לִבְשׁ֖וּ הַסִּרְיֹנֹֽת׃ NAS: the spears, Put on the scale-armor! KJV: [and] put on the brigandines. INT: the spears Put the scale-armor Jeremiah 51:3 2 Occurrences |