What does belos mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G956

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

a missile weapon, dart, arrow, Eph. 6:16*

In the original Greek the word is written: βέλος

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with belos

These are the most notable occurrences of belos (G956) across the King James Bible.

Ephesians 6:16

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about belos

What does belos mean in Greek?

Strong's G956 (belos) is a Greek word that means: a missile weapon, dart, arrow, Eph. 6:16* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does belos appear in the Bible?

The word belos (G956) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G956?

Strong's G956 is belos, a Greek word defined as: a missile weapon, dart, arrow, Eph. 6:16*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is belos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

belos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.