Meaning
A helmet is protective headgear worn to guard the head against injury, especially in warfare.
Biblical Usage
Scripture describes helmets as part of the equipment worn by warriors. They appear in accounts of armed men and descriptions of military clothing and protection.
The term is also used figuratively. Ephesians 6:17 refers to the helmet of salvation as part of the armour of God, and 1 Thessalonians 5:8 uses the same image in a description of spiritual readiness.
Key References
- 1 Samuel 17:5 — Goliath wears a helmet of brass.
- 1 Samuel 17:38 — Saul clothes David with armour and places a helmet of brass upon his head.
- Isaiah 59:17 — Describes the LORD putting on a helmet of salvation.
- Ezekiel 23:24 — Mentions helmets among military equipment.
- Ephesians 6:17 — Refers to the helmet of salvation.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8 — Uses the helmet as an image associated with salvation.
Related Terms
- Armour — Protective equipment worn in warfare.
- Shield — A defensive object used to protect the body.
- Sword — A bladed weapon used in combat.
- Protection — The act or condition of keeping someone or something safe from harm.