Strong's Lexicon koba: Helmet Original Word: כּוֹבַע Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be high or elevated. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for "helmet" in the New Testament is περικεφαλαία (perikephalaia), Strong's Greek #4030, which appears in Ephesians 6:17: "And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Usage: The term "koba" refers to a helmet, a piece of armor designed to protect the head during battle. In the biblical context, it is often associated with the protective gear worn by soldiers, symbolizing preparedness and defense against physical attacks. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, helmets were an essential part of a warrior's armor. Made from materials such as bronze or iron, helmets were crafted to provide maximum protection while allowing for visibility and mobility. The use of helmets in the Bible reflects the militaristic aspects of ancient Israelite society and their interactions with neighboring nations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition helmet NASB Translation helmet (4), helmets (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs כּוֺבַע noun masculine helmet (√ dubious; Late Hebrew כּוֺבַע, Aramaic כּוֺבְעָא turban; compare קוֺבַע Ezekiel 23:24) — absolute ׳כ Ezekiel 27:10; כּוֺבָ֑ע Ezekiel 38:5; construct כּ֫וֺבַע (Ew§ 213, f.) 1 Samuel 17:5; Isaiah 59:17; plural כּוֺבָעִים Jeremiah 46:4; 2Chronicles 26:14; — helmet, of bronze נְחשֶׁת עַלרֿאֹשׁוֺ ׳כ 1 Samuel 17:5; Jeremiah 46:4; Ezekiel 27:10; Ezekiel 38:5; 2Chronicles 26:14; figurative of ׳י, יְשׁוּעָה ׳וַיִּלְבַּשׁ צְדָקָה כַּשִּׁרְיָן וְכ בְּראֹשׁוֺ Isaiah 59:17. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance helmet From an unused root meaning to be high or rounded; a helmet (as arched) -- helmet. Compare qowba'. see HEBREW qowba' Forms and Transliterations בְּכ֥וֹבָעִ֑ים בכובעים וְכ֣וֹבָעִ֔ים וְכ֤וֹבַע וְכ֥וֹבַע וְכוֹבַע֙ וְכוֹבָֽע׃ וכובע וכובע׃ וכובעים bə·ḵō·w·ḇā·‘îm beChoaIm bəḵōwḇā‘îm veChoa veChoaIm vechoVa wə·ḵō·w·ḇa‘ wə·ḵō·w·ḇā‘ wə·ḵō·w·ḇā·‘îm wəḵōwḇa‘ wəḵōwḇā‘ wəḵōwḇā‘îmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 17:5 HEB: וְכ֤וֹבַע נְחֹ֙שֶׁת֙ עַל־ NAS: [He had] a bronze helmet on his head, KJV: And [he had] an helmet of brass INT: helmet a bronze on 2 Chronicles 26:14 Isaiah 59:17 Jeremiah 46:4 Ezekiel 27:10 Ezekiel 38:5 6 Occurrences |
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