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Ephesians 6

Eph. 6:17 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
take
dechomai (Greek #1209)
to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: accept, receive, take. Compare 2983.
Pronounce: dekh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a primary verb
the helmet
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
perikephalaia (Greek #4030)
encirclement of the head, i.e. a helmet
KJV usage: helmet.
Pronounce: per-ee-kef-al-ah'-yah
Origin: feminine of a compound of 4012 and 2776
a of salvation
soterion (Greek #4992)
defender or (by implication) defence
KJV usage: salvation.
Pronounce: so-tay'-ree-on
Origin: neuter of the same as 4991 as (properly, concretely) noun
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the sword
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
machaira (Greek #3162)
a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment
KJV usage: sword.
Pronounce: makh'-ahee-rah
Origin: probably feminine of a presumed derivative of 3163
b of the Spirit
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
, which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
the word
rhema (Greek #4487)
an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naught whatever
KJV usage: + evil, + nothing, saying, word.
Pronounce: hray'-mah
Origin: from 4483
of God
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Isa. 59:17•  (Isa. 59:17)
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Heb. 4:12• 12For living [is] the word of God, and effectual, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge heart's thoughts and intents. (Heb. 4:12)

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Ministry on This Verse

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the helmet.
1 Sam. 17:5,58•  (1 Sam. 17:5,58)
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Isa. 59:17•  (Isa. 59:17)
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1 Thess. 5:8• 8but we being of day, let us be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and hope of salvation as helmet. (1 Thess. 5:8)
the sword.
Isa. 49:2•  (Isa. 49:2)
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Heb. 4:12• 12For living [is] the word of God, and effectual, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge heart's thoughts and intents. (Heb. 4:12)
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Rev. 1:16• 16and he had in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance as the sun shineth in its strength. (Rev. 1:16)
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Rev. 2:16• 16Repent therefore; but if not, I am coming to thee quickly, and will fight with them with the sword of my mouth. (Rev. 2:16)
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Rev. 19:15• 15And out of his mouth proceeded a [two-edged] sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with an iron rod: and he treadeth the winepress of the wine of the indignation of the wrath of God the Almighty. (Rev. 19:15)
which.
Matt. 4:4,7,10‑11• 4{i}But he answering said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word which goes out through God's mouth.{/i}
 7{i}Jesus said to him, It is again written, Thou shalt not tempt [the] Lord thy God.{/i}
 10{i}Then says Jesus to him, Get thee away, Satan, for it is written, Thou shalt do homage to [the] Lord thy God, and him alone shalt thou serve.{/i}
 11{i}Then the devil leaves him, and behold, angels came and ministered to him.{/i} (Matt. 4:4,7,10‑11)
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Heb. 12:5‑6• 5And ye have quite forgotten the exhortation the which discourseth with you as sons, My son, regard not lightly Jehovah's chastening, nor faint when reproved of him:
 6for whom Jehovah loveth, he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. (Heb. 12:5‑6)
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Heb. 13:5‑6• 5Free from love of money [be] your course of life, satisfied with present things, for he hath said, I will not leave thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee:
 6so that we courageously say, Jehovah [is] my helper, and I will not be afraid: what shall man do to me? (Heb. 13:5‑6)
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Rev. 12:11• 11And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony; and they loved not their life unto death. (Rev. 12:11)
• Thus we can hold up our heads: moral courage, the energy which goes forward, is maintained. Not that we have anything to boast of in ourselves, but the salvation and the deliverance of God are fresh in our minds. God has been for us; He is for us: who shall be against us? (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• Observe here, this sword is the sword of the Spirit. It is not the intelligence or the capacity of man, although it is man who uses the Word. His sword is highly tempered, but he can neither draw it nor strike with it if the Holy Spirit is not acting in him. The weapons are spiritual; they are used by the power of the Spirit. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• The salvation and the deliverance of God are fresh in our minds. God has been for us; He is for us: who shall be against us? He was for us when we had no strength; it was salvation, when we could do nothing. This is our confidence—God Himself—not looking at ourselves. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• Our business is to act according to the Word, come what may; the result will show that the wisdom of God was in it. But observe here, this sword is the sword of the Spirit. It is not the intelligence or the capacity of man, although it is man who uses the Word. His sword is highly tempered, but he can neither draw it nor strike with it if the Holy Spirit is not acting in him. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• The shield of faith is more general confidence; the helmet of salvation is rather the bold and joyful consciousness of the full deliverance God has wrought for us in Christ. (“Remarks on Ephesians 6:13-17” by W. Kelly)
• {The helmet of salvation} The settled knowledge and intelligence of the character of God in Christ as “our SAVIOUR GOD.” (“The Whole Armor of God: Part 2”)
• “Do you take this SWORD as part of the ‘Armor’ to be used by you in conflict with Satan?” This can only be done efficiently in the Spirit; if the flesh uses it, there may be rebuke taken where there ought to be comfort, or encouragement where reproof is needed. This “weapon of our warfare” is “mighty,” not through man’s intellectual use of it, but through an honest, humble dependence on God the Holy Ghost, the Spirit that abideth in us, who is “greater than he that is in the world” (Satan). (“The Whole Armor of God: Part 2”)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Havel also the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God’s word;

JND Translation Notes

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Lit. "receive" (aorist imperative). This is not as active or energetic a word as "take," vers. 13,16. Perhaps there is instruction in this.

W. Kelly Translation

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and receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God’s word;