◄ 2528. kathoplizó ►
Strong's Lexicon kathoplizó: To arm fully, to equip Original Word: καθοπλίζω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kathoplizó Pronunciation: kath-op-LID-zo Phonetic Spelling: (kath-op-lid'-zo) Definition: I arm completely. Meaning: To arm fully, to equip with armor, to prepare for battle. Word Origin: From the Greek preposition "κατά" (kata, meaning "down" or "according to") and "ὁπλίζω" (hoplízō, meaning "to arm" or "to equip"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for καθοπλίζω, the concept of being armed or equipped can be related to Hebrew terms such as חָמַשׁ (chamash, Strong's 2571), which means "to arm" or "to equip for battle." This reflects a similar idea of preparation and readiness for conflict, whether physical or spiritual. Usage: The term καθοπλίζω is used in the context of preparing or equipping oneself or others for battle, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It implies a thorough preparation or readiness for conflict. Context: • Contextual Analysis: The verb καθοπλίζω appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the importance of spiritual readiness and preparation. It is often used metaphorically to describe the equipping of believers with spiritual armor to stand firm against spiritual adversaries. • Theological Significance: In the New Testament, the concept of being fully armed is closely associated with the idea of spiritual warfare. Believers are encouraged to put on the full armor of God to withstand the schemes of the devil. This preparation involves truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, and the word of God as essential components of spiritual defense. • Scriptural References: While the specific term καθοπλίζω may not appear frequently, the concept is echoed in passages such as Ephesians 6:11-17, where the Apostle Paul instructs believers to "put on the full armor of God." Although the Berean Standard Bible does not use the exact term καθοπλίζω, the idea of being fully equipped for spiritual battle is a central theme. • Practical Application: The call to be fully armed serves as a reminder for believers to remain vigilant and prepared in their spiritual lives. It underscores the necessity of being grounded in faith and equipped with the knowledge of God's word to effectively resist spiritual challenges. HELPS Word-studies 2528 kathoplízō (from 2596 /katá, "down" and 3695 /hoplízō, "be armed") – properly, armed all the way down, i.e. "fully armed, down (kata) from head to heel" (WS, 185). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from kata and hoplizó Definition to arm fully NASB Translation fully armed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2528: καθοπλίζω καθοπλίζω: perfect passive participle καθωπλισμένος; "to arm (fully (cf. κατά, III. 1 at the end)), furnish with arms": Luke 11:21. (Xenophon, Plutarch, and others; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to arm oneself fully From kata; and hoplizo; to equip fully with armor -- arm. see GREEK kata see GREEK hoplizo Forms and Transliterations καθωπλισμένοι καθωπλισμενος καθωπλισμένος kathoplismenos kathoplisménos kathōplismenos kathōplisménos Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 11:21 V-RPM/P-NMS GRK: ὁ ἰσχυρὸς καθωπλισμένος φυλάσσῃ τὴν NAS: a strong [man], fully armed, guards KJV: When a strong man armed keepeth his INT: the strong [man] being armed might keep the Strong's Greek 2528 1 Occurrence καθωπλισμένος — 1 Occ.