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ὅπλον G3696
G3696 is the Greek word ὅπλον, transliterated hóplon. The King James Version most often renders it instruments.
What it means
an implement or utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially, offensive for war).
Where it comes from
probably from a primary (to be busy about).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: armour, instrument, weapon.
Verses using ὅπλον
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 6:13 · KJV
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 13:12 · KJV
The 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.
2 Corinthians 6:7 · KJV
By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
2 Corinthians 10:4 · KJV
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Common questions
What does Strong's G3696 mean?
G3696 is the Greek word ὅπλον (hóplon), meaning an implement or utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially, offensive for war).
How is G3696 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it instruments (2 times), armour (2 times), weapons (1 time).
How many times does G3696 appear in the Bible?
ὅπλον (hóplon) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3696 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from a primary (to be busy about).
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