Ephesians 6:17
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And take the helmet of salvation,.... Meaning either Christ himself, the Saviour; and so the Arabic version renders it,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And take the helmet - The helmet was a cap made of thick leather, or brass, fitted to the head, and was usually crowned…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Take the helmet of salvation - Or, as it is expressed, Th1 5:8, And for a helmet, the hope of salvation. It has already…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ephesians 6:10-18
Here is a general exhortation to constancy in our Christian course, and to encourage in our Christian warfare. Is not…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
take Lit., receive, as from the hands of Another, who presents it to all His soldiers.
the helmet Cp. Isa 59:17; 1Th…
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