Helmet

Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words

1: Περικεφαλαία (Strong'S #4030 — Noun Feminine — perikephalaia — per-ee-kef-al-ah'-yah )

from peri, "around," and kephale, "a head," is used figuratively in  Ephesians 6:17 , with reference to salvation, and  1—Thessalonians 5:8 , where it is described as "the hope of salvation." The head is not to be regarded here as standing for the seat of the intellect; the word is not so used elsewhere in Scripture. In  Ephesians 6:17 salvation is a present experience of the Lord's deliverance of believers as those who are engaged in spiritual conflict; in   1—Thessalonians 5:8 , the hope is that of the Lord's return, which encourages the believer to resist the spirit of the age in which he lives.

Webster's Dictionary

(1): ( n.) The representation of a helmet over shields or coats of arms, denoting gradations of rank by modifications of form.

(2): ( n.) The upper part of a retort.

(3): ( n.) A defensive covering for the head. See Casque, Headpiece, Morion, Sallet, and Illust. of Beaver.

(4): ( n.) A naked shield or protuberance on the top or fore part of the head of a bird.

(5): ( n.) A helmet-shaped hat, made of cork, felt, metal, or other suitable material, worn as part of the uniform of soldiers, firemen, etc., also worn in hot countries as a protection from the heat of the sun.

(6): ( n.) That which resembles a helmet in form, position, etc.

(7): ( n.) The hood-formed upper sepal or petal of some flowers, as of the monkshood or the snapdragon.

Morrish Bible Dictionary

For the protection of the head, as worn by warriors. See Armour In the Christian's armour the helmet is 'salvation,' or 'the hope of salvation.'  Ephesians 6:17;  1 Thessalonians 5:8 . It is those who know their salvation that can take part against the wicked spirits in the heavenlies. It is to be remarked that Jehovah (Christ) in a future day will Himself put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation, to avenge His people by punishing their enemies.  Isaiah 59:17 .

Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types

 Isaiah 59:17 (a) A symbol of the blessing that comes to the one who is saved. His thoughts are guarded and his decisions are in the fear of GOD.

 Ephesians 6:17 (a) This represents the provision GOD has made in His salvation for protecting the mind, the thoughts, and the mental processes. The mind is renewed by the Holy Spirit. It is enlightened by the Word of GOD and all of this is compared to a helmet. (See also1Th  5:8).

King James Dictionary

HELM'ET, n. Defensive armor for the head a head-piece a morion. The helmet is worn by horsemen to defend the head against the broad sword.

1. The part of a coat of arms that bears the crest. 2. The upper part of a retort. 3. In botany, the upper lip of a ringent corol.

Easton's Bible Dictionary

 1 Samuel 17:5,38 Ephesians 6:17 1 Thessalonians 5:8Arms

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Helmet. See Arms .

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible

Helmet . See Armour, § 2 ( b ).

Holman Bible Dictionary

Arms And Armor

Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament

See Armour.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Helmet'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/h/helmet.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.

Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblial Literature

Helmet [[[Arms; Armor]]]