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Shield

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Subject type
Subject
Strong’s
H4043, H7982, H3591, H6793, G2375
Hebrew
מָגֵן · mâgên
Greek
θυρεός · thyreós

Strong’s and original-language information

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מָגֵן

H4043
Transliteration
mâgên
Pronunciation
maw-gane'
Language
Hebrew
Indexed occurrences
63

Glosses

shield, [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield.

Lexicon definition

a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler)

figuratively, a protector

also the scaly hide of the crocodile

Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon

כִּידוֹן

H3591
Transliteration
kîydôwn
Pronunciation
kee-dohn'
Language
Hebrew
Indexed occurrences
9

Glosses

lance, shield, spear, target.

Lexicon definition

properly, something to strike with, i.e. a dart

Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon

צִנָּה

H6793
Transliteration
tsinnâh
Pronunciation
tsin-naw'
Language
Hebrew
Indexed occurrences
21

Glosses

buckler, cold, hook, shield, target.

Lexicon definition

a hook (as pointed)

also a (large) shield (as if guarding by prickliness)

also cold (as piercing)

Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon

שֶׁלֶט

H7982
Transliteration
sheleṭ
Pronunciation
sheh'-let
Language
Hebrew
Indexed occurrences
7

Glosses

shield.

Lexicon definition

probably a shield (as controlling, i.e. protecting the person)

Complete dictionary entries

Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

Shield

Used in defensive warfare, varying at different times and under different circumstances in size, form, and material (1 Sam. 17:7; 2 Sam. 1:21; 1 Kings 10:17; 1 Chr. 12:8, 24, 34; Isa. 22:6; Ezek. 39:9; Nahum 2:3). Used figuratively of God and of earthly princes as the defenders of their people (Gen. 15:1; Deut. 33:29; Ps. 33:20; 84:11). Faith is compared to a shield (Eph. 6:16). Shields were usually "anointed" (Isa. 21:5), in order to preserve them, and at the same time make the missiles of the enemy glide off them more easily.

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A Biblical and Theological Dictionary

SHIELD

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Concordance

Strong's Concordance

Shield

Indexed occurrences: 51

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Strong's Concordance

Shields

Indexed occurrences: 39

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All Scripture references105 references

Genesis 1

Exodus 1

Deuteronomy 3

Judges 1

1 Samuel 1

2 Samuel 5

1 Kings 5

2 Kings 2

1 Chronicles 5

2 Chronicles 14

Nehemiah 2

Job 3

Psalms 34

Proverbs 4

Song of Solomon 1

Isaiah 4

Jeremiah 3

Ezekiel 8

Hosea 1

Nahum 3

Zechariah 1

Ephesians 1

Colossians 2

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Case File

The Secret Hidden in Colossians 2

Does Colossians 2:16 mean that the Sabbath, New Moons, and Feasts have been "done away with"? For many, this verse is used as a shield against keeping the Father’s instructions. But…

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Topic

SHIELD

Nave’s Topical Bible references for SHIELD.

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Dictionary

Bosses

The projecting parts of a shield (Job 15:26). The Hebrew word thus rendered means anything convex or arched, and hence the back, as of animals.

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Buckler

(1.) A portable shield (2 Sam. 22:31; 1 Chr. 5:18). (2.) A shield surrounding the person; the targe or round form; used once figuratively (Ps. 91:4). (3.) A large shield protecting the whole body (Ps. 35:2; Ezek. 23:24; 26:8). (4.) A lance or spear; improperly rendered "buckler" in the Authorized Version (1 Chr. 12:8), but correctly in the Revised Version "spear." The leather of shields required oiling (2 Sam. 1:21; Isa. 21:5), so as to prevent its being injured by moisture. Copper (= "brass") shields were also in use (1 Sam. 17:6; 1 Kings 14:27). Those spoken of in 1 Kings 10:16, etc.; 14:26, were probably of massive metal. The shields David had taken from his enemies were suspended in the temple as mementoes (2 Kings 11:10). (See [81]ARMOUR, [82]SHIELD.)

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Habazinaiah

a hiding of the shield of the Lord

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Shield

Used in defensive warfare, varying at different times and under different circumstances in size, form, and material (1 Sam. 17:7; 2 Sam. 1:21; 1 Kings 10:17; 1 Chr. 12:8, 24, 34; Isa. 22:6; Ezek. 39:9; Nahum 2:3). Used figuratively of God and of earthly princes as the defenders of their people (Gen. 15:1; Deut. 33:29; Ps. 33:20; 84:11). Faith is compared to a shield (Eph. 6:16). Shields were usually "anointed" (Isa. 21:5), in order to preserve them, and at the same time make the missiles of the enemy glide off them more easily.

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Target

(1 Sam. 17:6, A.V., after the LXX. and Vulg.), a kind of small shield. The margin has "gorget," a piece of armour for the throat. The Revised Version more correctly renders the Hebrew word (kidon) by "javelin." The same Hebrew word is used in Josh. 8:18 (A.V., "spear;" R.V., "javelin"); Job 39:23 (A.V., "shield;" R.V., "javelin"); 41:29 (A.V., "spear;" R.V., "javelin").

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