The meaning of “ὅπλον”
Understanding hóplon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from a primary (to be busy about) armour, instrument, weapon. - an implement or utensil or tool (literally or f...
ὅπλον
probably from a primary (to be busy about) armour, instrument, weapon. - an implement or utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially, offensive for war)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 18:3 | “Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.” Word: ὅπλον (hóplon) | |
| Romans 6:13 | “Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.” Word: ὅπλον (hóplon) | |
| Romans 13:12 | “The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.” Word: ὅπλον (hóplon) | |
| 2 Corinthians 6:7 | “By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,” Word: ὅπλον (hóplon) | |
| 2 Corinthians 10:4 | “(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)” Word: ὅπλον (hóplon) |