Spiritual Armor
The Bible likens the aspects of righteous living to the pieces of a suit of armor.
INTRODUCTION
What does it mean to be righteous?
The Bible maps out key aspects of righteous living such as faith and hope and love, as well as truth.
It likens those aspects of righteous living to the pieces of a suit of armor:
BIBLE VERSES
Isaiah 11:4. but with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.
Isaiah 11:5. Righteousness will be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt of his waist.
Isaiah 59:17. He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head. He put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a mantle.
Wisdom 5:17. He will take his jealousy as complete armor, and will make the whole creation his weapons to punish his enemies:
Wisdom 5:18. He will put on righteousness as a breastplate, and will wear impartial judgement as a helmet.
Wisdom 5:19. He will take holiness as an invincible shield.
Wisdom 5:20. He will sharpen stern wrath for a sword. The world will go with him to fight against his frenzied foes.
Ephesians 6:13. Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Ephesians 6:14. Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
Ephesians 6:15. and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace,
Ephesians 6:16. above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.
Ephesians 6:17. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
1 Thessalonians 5:8. But since we belong to the day, let’s be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet, the hope of salvation.
SEE ALSO
Spiritual Armor. The Bible likens the aspects of righteous living to the pieces of a suit of armor.
The Bible is living and active. The Bible is living and active. Sharper than a sword, it discerns our thoughts and intentions.
The Sword of the Spirit. In the Bible, the word “sword” can often be taken as a euphemism for “the Bible.” Here are the verses about this.
Is not my word like fire? The Bible sometimes associates fire with the presence of the Most High God.
All Scripture is God-breathed. The Scripture texts have a human author. But that human author was inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Unless otherwise noted, all Bible quotations on this page are from the World English Bible and the World Messianic Edition. These translations have no copyright restrictions. They are in the Public Domain.