In biblical times, the term "buckler" refers to a type of shield used in warfare, often mentioned in the context of God's protection and the armament of soldiers. The buckler is typically smaller than a full-sized shield, designed for agility and quick defense, allowing the bearer to parry attacks effectively.

Biblical References:

1. Psalm 18:2 : "The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." Here, the term "shield" can be understood as a buckler, symbolizing God's protection and defense for the believer.

2. Psalm 91:4 : "He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart." The imagery of a shield, akin to a buckler, emphasizes God's faithfulness as a protective barrier against harm.

3. Proverbs 2:7 : "He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity." The buckler here represents divine wisdom and protection granted to those who live righteously.

4. Ezekiel 23:24 : "They will come against you with weapons, chariots, and wagons, and with a throng of people; they will set themselves against you on every side with buckler, shield, and helmet." This passage illustrates the use of bucklers in military contexts, highlighting their role in ancient warfare.

Symbolism and Spiritual Significance:

In the spiritual sense, the buckler is often used metaphorically to describe God's protection over His people. It signifies the readiness and swiftness of divine intervention in the lives of believers. The buckler's smaller size compared to a full shield suggests a personal and intimate form of protection, emphasizing God's closeness and attentiveness to individual needs.

The buckler also represents the believer's faith and trust in God. Just as a soldier relies on a buckler for defense in battle, Christians are called to rely on their faith as a defense against spiritual adversities. Ephesians 6:16 speaks of the "shield of faith," which can be likened to a buckler, as part of the full armor of God that believers are encouraged to don in spiritual warfare.

Historical Context:

In ancient Near Eastern cultures, bucklers were commonly used by infantrymen. They were typically made of wood or metal and sometimes covered with leather. The design allowed for ease of movement and quick response in close combat situations. The use of bucklers in biblical narratives underscores the reality of physical and spiritual battles faced by God's people throughout history.

Conclusion:

The concept of the buckler in the Bible serves as a powerful reminder of God's unwavering protection and the importance of faith in the life of a believer. Through the imagery of the buckler, Scripture conveys the message of divine security and the call to trust in God's providence amidst life's challenges.6793c. tsinnah -- (large) shield
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition (large) shield NASB Word Usage buckler
(3), bucklers (1), large shield (3), large shields (3), shield (7), shield ...
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Concerning Rehoboam, and How God Inflicted Punishment Upon Him for ...
... He also took away the bucklers of gold, and the shields, which Solomon the king
had made; nay, he did not leave the golden quivers which David had taken from ...
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Psalm CXXIX.
... as it is written in Job (he was speaking of an ungodly sinner), "he runneth against
God, even upon his neck, upon the thick bosses of his bucklers;" [5561] so ...
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Trinidad
... They carried square bucklers, the first Columbus had seen in the New World; and
bows and arrows, with which they made feeble efforts to drive off the Spaniards ...
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Argument: He Briefly Shows, Moreover, what Ridiculous, Obscene ...
... Naked people run about in the raw winter; some walk bonneted, and carry around old
bucklers, or beat drums, or lead their gods a-begging through the streets. ...
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Chapter iv.
... besides that which is hidden within.4. Thy neck is like the tower of David, builded
for an armory, whereon there hang a thousand bucklers, all shields of ...
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Concerning Jeroboam King of Israel and Jonah the Prophet; and How ...
... He also divided his whole army into bands, and armed them, giving every one a sword,
with brazen bucklers and breastplates, with bows and slings; and besides ...
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The First Theban Empire
... depended upon a succession of single combats between foes armed with the same weapons;
the lancers alone seem to have charged in line behind their huge bucklers ...
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There is a Blessedness in Reversion
... bracelets on their left hands, which they promised; and being entered into the Capitol,
they threw not only their golden bracelets, but their bucklers too upon ...
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Hebrews iii. 11-Jul
... if when we go out into a plain, and there see the soldiers' tents fixed with curtains,
and the spears, and helmets, and bosses of the bucklers glittering, we ...
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Regeneration
... Wilt thou rush upon the thick bosses of Jehovah's bucklers? Wilt thou try to scale
his heaven when his arrow is stringed upon the bow to reach thine heart? ...
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Bucklers (9 Occurrences)
...Bucklers (9 Occurrences). 1 Kings 10:16 King Solomon made two hundred bucklers of
beaten gold; six hundred shekels of gold went to one buckler. (WEB ASV). ...
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Shields (44 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 1 Kings 10:16 King Solomon made two hundred
bucklers of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of gold went to one buckler. ...
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Buckler (19 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). 1 Kings 10:16 King Solomon made two hundred bucklers of beaten gold;
six hundred shekels of gold went to one buckler. (Root in WEB ASV). ...
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Spears (25 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 14:8 Asa had an army that bore bucklers and spears, out of Judah three
hundred thousand; and out of Benjamin, that bore shields and drew bows, two ...
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Shield (65 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 1 Kings 10:16 King Solomon made two hundred
bucklers of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of gold went to one buckler. ...
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Bekas (3 Occurrences)
... Bekas (3 Occurrences). 1 Kings 10:16 King Solomon made two hundred bucklers of beaten
gold; six hundred shekels of gold went to one buckler. (See NIV). ...
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Bows (28 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 14:8 Asa had an army that bore bucklers and spears, out of Judah three
hundred thousand; and out of Benjamin, that bore shields and drew bows, two ...
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Armour (32 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Song of Songs 4:4 Thy neck is like the tower of David builded for an
armoury, whereon there hang a thousand bucklers, all shields of mighty men. ...
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Beaten (73 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). 1 Kings 10:16 King Solomon made two hundred bucklers of beaten
gold; six hundred shekels of gold went to one buckler. ...
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Using (88 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 10:16 King Solomon made two hundred bucklers of beaten gold; six
hundred shekels of gold went to one buckler. (See NAS). ...
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