Dictionary of Bible Themes A coat of armour comprising one or more pieces of bronze, iron or chain mail covering the chest and back to protect the heart and other vital organs. Used figuratively it refers to righteousness, faith and love. 2 Chronicles 26:14Breastplates were coats or tunics of armour See also They were part of military dress 1 Samuel 17:5,382 Samuel 20:8 2 Samuel 20:8 See also They were worn by soldiers Nehemiah 4:16Jeremiah 46:4; 51:3 1 Samuel 17:5 Bronze breastplates Revelation 9:9Iron breastplates 1 Kings 22:34Those wearing breastplates were not impregnable See also 1 Samuel 31:3pp 2Ch 18:33 1 Kings 20:11Isaiah 59:17 The breastplate was often referred to figuratively Ephesians 6:14As a picture of righteousness 1 Thessalonians 5:8As a picture of faith and love See also Revelation 9:9As a picture of invincibility See also 4315 clay4339 ivory 5145 clothing 5209 armour 5480 protection 5544 soldiers 5605 warfare 7320 breastpiece 8020 faith 8154 righteousness 8292 love 8486 spiritual warfare, armour |
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