The meaning of “θώραξ”
Understanding thṓrax reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity breast-plate. - the chest ("thorax"), i.e. (by implication) a corslet
θώραξ
of uncertain affinity breast-plate. - the chest ("thorax"), i.e. (by implication) a corslet
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesians 6:14 | “Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;” Word: θώραξ (thṓrax) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:8 | “But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.” Word: θώραξ (thṓrax) | |
| Revelation 9:9 | “And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.” Word: θώραξ (thṓrax) | |
| Revelation 9:17 | “And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.” Word: θώραξ (thṓrax) |