King James Bible
King James Version (KJV)
STRONGS NUMBER G3696
Transliteration: hoplon
Phonetic Spelling: (hop'-lon)
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Short Definition: a tool, implement, weapon
Meaning: a tool, implement, weapon
ὅπλον (allied to ἐπω, Latinsequor, socius, etc.; Curtius, § 621), ὅπλου, τό, as in classical Greek from Homer down, any tool or implement for preparing a thing (like the Latinarma); hence,
Word Summary
hoplon: a tool, implement, weapon
Original Word: ὅπλονTransliteration: hoplon
Phonetic Spelling: (hop'-lon)
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Short Definition: a tool, implement, weapon
Meaning: a tool, implement, weapon
Strong's Concordance
armor, instrument, weapon. Probably from a primary hepo (to be busy about); an implement or utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially, offensive for war) -- armour, instrument, weapon.
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3696: ὅπλονὅπλον (allied to ἐπω, Latinsequor, socius, etc.; Curtius, § 621), ὅπλου, τό, as in classical Greek from Homer down, any tool or implement for preparing a thing (like the Latinarma); hence,
1. plural arms used in warfare, weapons: John 18:3; 2 Corinthians 10:4; metaphorically, τῆς δικαιοσύνης, which ἡ δικαιοσύνη furnishes, 2 Corinthians 6:7; τοῦ φωτός, adapted to the light, such as light demands, Romans 13:12 (here L marginal reading ἔργα).
2. an instrument: ὅπλα ἀδικίας, for committing unrighteousness, opposed to ὅπλα δικαιοσύνης, for practising righteousness, Romans 6:13.