Strong's G3696 · Greek
ὅπλον
hóplon
Definition
an implement or utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially, offensive for war)
KJV: armour, instrument, weapon
Root / derivation: probably from a primary (to be busy about);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὅπλον across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans2 verses
Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
Romans 13:12The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3696 (hóplon) mean?
an implement or utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially, offensive for war)
How many times does G3696 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3696 (ὅπλον) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “armour.”
How is hóplon translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3696 is rendered as “armour” (2×), “instruments” (2×), “weapons” (2×).
Where does the Greek word ὅπλον come from?
probably from a primary (to be busy about);