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<p> (See [[Arms]] .) Being of wood covered with leather, it might be burned (&nbsp;Ezekiel 39:9). In &nbsp;Nahum 2:3, "the shield ... is made red," the reference is to bull's hide shields dyed red to strike terror into the foe, or rather to the red reflection of the sun's rays from shields of bronze or copper, such as are found among the [[Assyrian]] remains. The surface was kept bright with oil, which preserved both the leather and the metal, &nbsp;Isaiah 21:5, "anoint the shield": Isaiah warns the [[Babylonian]] revelers to prepare for instant self defense; offensive arms are not mentioned, as [[Cyrus]] would take them by surprise in the midst of a feast (&nbsp;2 Samuel 1:21). </p> <p> The shield was covered when not in use; &nbsp;Isaiah 22:6, "Kir uncovered the shield," i.e. took off for battle the leather cover which protected the embossed figures from dust or injury. In &nbsp;Psalms 47:9, "the shields of the earth belong unto God," the shields are the princes as protectors of their people (&nbsp;Hosea 4:18). Faith is our shield "above all" (&nbsp;Ephesians 6:16), i.e. to cover all that was put on before; but Sinaiticus and Vaticanus manuscripts read "IN all things." Faith will certainly intercept ''(Not Only "Ye May," But "Ye Shall Be Able")'' and so "quench all the fire-tipped darts of the evil one" (&nbsp;1 Peter 5:9; &nbsp;1 John 5:4; &nbsp;1 John 5:18). Fire darts were canes with tow and combustibles ignited on the head. to set fire to wood and tents. </p>

<p> '''(1):''' ''' (''' n.) To ward off; to keep off or out. </p> <p> '''(2):''' ''' (''' n.) To avert, as a misfortune; hence, as a supplicatory exclamation, forbid! </p> <p> '''(3):''' ''' (''' n.) A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses. </p> <p> '''(4):''' ''' (''' n.) In lichens, a [[Hardened]] cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci. </p> <p> '''(5):''' ''' (''' n.) The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms. Cf. Lozenge. See Illust. of Escutcheon. </p> <p> '''(6):''' ''' (''' n.) A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, - formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. See Buckler. </p> <p> '''(7):''' ''' (''' n.) A spot resembling, or having the form of, a shield. </p> <p> '''(8):''' ''' (''' n.) To cover with, or as with, a shield; to cover from danger; to defend; to protect from assault or injury. </p> <p> '''(9):''' ''' (''' n.) Figuratively, one who protects or defends. </p> <p> '''(10):''' ''' (''' n.) [[Anything]] which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection. </p> <p> '''(11):''' ''' (''' n.) A coin, the old French crown, or ecu, having on one side the figure of a shield. </p>

<div> '''1: '''''Θυρεός''''' ''' (Strong'S #2375 — Noun Masculine — thureos — thoo-reh-os' ) </div> <p> formerly meant "a stone for closing the entrance of a cave;" then, "a shield," large and oblong, protecting every part of the soldier; the word is used metaphorically of faith, &nbsp;Ephesians 6:16 , which the believer is to take up "in (en in the original) all" (all that has just been mentioned), i.e., as affecting the whole of his activities. </p>

<p> A piece of defensive armor. God is often called the shield of his people, &nbsp;Genesis 15:1 &nbsp; Psalm 5:12 &nbsp; 84:11 , as are also princes and great men, &nbsp;2 Samuel 1:21 &nbsp; Psalm 47:9 . See [[Armor]] </p>

<p> &nbsp;Genesis 15:1 (a) The preserving and protecting care over His children is thus understood. &nbsp;Ephesians 6:16 (b) Here is an attitude of trust in the living GOD which preserves the heart of the child of GOD from injury by that which others say and do. </p>

<p> [[Shield]] </p> 1. To cover, as with a shield to cover from dasnger to defend to protect to secure form assault or injury. <p> To see the son the vanquish'd father shield. Dryden. </p> <p> Hear one that comes to shield his injur'd honor. Smith. </p>

<p> <strong> SHIELD </strong> . See [[Armour]] Arms, § <strong> 2 </strong> ( <em> a </em> ). </p>

<p> As a protection for the body, see ARMOUR. </p>

<p> Shield [ARMS] </p>