θώραξ

thorax · /tho'-rax/

Number

G2382

Language

Greek

Original word

θώραξ

Transliteration

thorax

Pronunciation

tho'-rax

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

of uncertain affinity; the chest ("thorax"), i.e. (by implication) a corslet:--breast-plate.

KJV: breast-plate

Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θώραξ across 4 verses.

breastplates3×

breastplate2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Ephesians1 verse

Ephesians 6:14

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

1 Thessalonians1 verse

1 Thessalonians 5:8

But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.

Revelation2 verses

Revelation 9:9

And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.

Revelation 9:17

And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.

Topics that use this word

Warfare of Saints Armor Arms, Military Commandments Devil, the Locust Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena Paschal Lamb, Typical Nature Of Precious Stones Roman Empire, the Satan Sobriety

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2382 (thorax) mean?

of uncertain affinity; the chest ("thorax"), i.e. (by implication) a corslet:--breast-plate.

How many times does G2382 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2382 (θώραξ) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “breastplates.”

How is thorax translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2382 is rendered as “breastplates” (3×), “breastplate” (2×).

Where does the Greek word θώραξ come from?

of uncertain affinity