What does the Bible say about armor?
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The Bible teaches that God equips His people with spiritual armor to stand firm in faith against sin, temptation, and the devil’s schemes, trusting Christ rather than human strength. Ephesians 6:11-17 describes this armor as truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the word of God, joined with prayer. Romans 13:12 and 1 Thessalonians 5:8 call believers to put on the armor of light, faith, love, and hope. Our weapons are not worldly or merely physical, for 2 Corinthians 10:4 says they have divine power. Jeremiah 46:3-4 shows literal military armor, yet the New Testament reveals its greater spiritual fulfillment in the believer’s union with Christ.
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- The equipment of a soldier Jeremiah 46:3; Jeremiah 46:4; Ephesians 6:14-17
- See BREASTPLATE
- See BRIGANDINE
- See COAT OF MAIL
- See GREAVE
- See HABERGEON
- See HELMET
- See SHIELD
- FIGURATIVE Romans 13:12; 2 Corinthians 6:7; 2 Corinthians 10:4; Ephesians 6:11-17; 1 Thessalonians 5:8
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