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Helmet
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
(Heb. kob’a), a cap for the defence of the head (1 Sam. 17:5, 38). In the New Testament the Greek equivalent is used (Eph. 6:17; 1 Thess. 5:8). (See ARMS.)
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
[Arms, Armor]
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
HELM'ET. See Armor.
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
HELM'ET. See Armor.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. A defensive covering for the head. See Casque, Headpiece, Morion, Sallet, and Illust. of Beaver.
2. The representation of a helmet over shields or coats of arms, denoting gradations of rank by modifications of form.
3. 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.
4. That which resembles a helmet in form, position, etc.; as: