Bible Dictionary

Breastplate

A piece of armor worn to protect the chest.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

49 of 368

Letter

B

Meaning

A piece of armor worn to protect the chest.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 28:15-30
  • 1 Samuel 17:5
  • Isaiah 59:17
  • Ephesians 6:14
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:8
  • Revelation 9:9
  • Revelation 9:17

Also Called

breastplate of judgment

Original Language

Hebrew

חֹשֶׁן

choshen

breastplate

Greek

θώραξ

thōrax

breastplate; cuirass

Meaning

A breastplate is a piece of armor worn to protect the chest.

It may also refer to a ceremonial breastplate worn as part of special clothing.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, a breastplate refers to protective armor worn in battle.

The term is also used for the high priest’s breastplate and in figurative descriptions of spiritual armor.

Key References

  • Exodus 28:15-30
  • 1 Samuel 17:5
  • Isaiah 59:17
  • Ephesians 6:14
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:8
  • Revelation 9:9
  • Revelation 9:17
  • Armour
  • Priest
  • Ephod
  • Righteousness
  • High Priest

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 28:15-30
  • 1 Samuel 17:5
  • Isaiah 59:17
  • Ephesians 6:14
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:8
  • Revelation 9:9
  • Revelation 9:17

Related Terms

armour priest ephod righteousness

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