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περικεφαλαία
perikephalaia
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"a helmet, Eph. 6:17; 1 Thess. 5:8*"

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Definition and meaning

What does perikephalaia mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G4030
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

a helmet, Eph. 6:17; 1 Thess. 5:8*

In the original Greek the word is written: περικεφαλαία

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with perikephalaia

These are the most notable occurrences of perikephalaia (G4030) across the King James Bible.

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 let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about perikephalaia

What does perikephalaia mean in Greek?

Strong's G4030 (perikephalaia) is a Greek word that means: a helmet, Eph. 6:17; 1 Thess. 5:8* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does perikephalaia appear in the Bible?

The word perikephalaia (G4030) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4030?

Strong's G4030 is perikephalaia, a Greek word defined as: a helmet, Eph. 6:17; 1 Thess. 5:8*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is perikephalaia in the Old Testament or New Testament?

perikephalaia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.