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<a href="/nasb_/ephesians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. <a href="/nasb/ephesians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. <a href="/lsb/ephesians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> also receive THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, <a href="/amp/ephesians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. <a href="/csb/ephesians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit —which is the word of God. <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God&#8217s word. <a href="/asv/ephesians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: <a href="/cev/ephesians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Let God's saving power be like a helmet, and for a sword use God's message that comes from the Spirit. <a href="/erv/ephesians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: <a href="/gwt/ephesians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Also take salvation as your helmet and the word of God as the sword that the Spirit supplies. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> And accept salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you. <a href="/isv/ephesians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> also take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. <a href="/msb/ephesians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. <a href="/net/ephesians/6.htm">NET Bible</a> And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. <a href="/nheb/ephesians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the spoken word of God; <a href="/wbt/ephesians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: <a href="/wey/ephesians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. <a href="/web/ephesians/6.htm">World English Bible</a> And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and receive the helmet of the salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, <a href="/blb/ephesians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, <a href="/ylt/ephesians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the helmet of the salvation receive, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the saying of God, <a href="/slt/ephesians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And take ye the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And take unto you the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit (which is the word of God). <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And take up the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the Word of God). <a href="/nabre/ephesians/6.htm">New American Bible</a> And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And put on the helmet of salvation, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Put on the helmet of salvation and grasp the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: <a href="/godbey/ephesians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: <a href="/haweis/ephesians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: <a href="/mace/ephesians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword. <a href="/wey/ephesians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. <a href="/worrell/ephesians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: <a href="/worsley/ephesians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> take also the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: <a href="/parallel/ephesians/6-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=1212" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">The Armor of God</a> …16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1209.htm" title="1209: dexasthe (V-AMM-2P) -- To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.">take</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4030.htm" title="4030: perikephalaian (N-AFS) -- A helmet. Feminine of a compound of peri and kephale; encirclement of the head, i.e. A helmet.">helmet</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4992.htm" title="4992: sōtēriou (Adj-GNS) -- Saving, bringing salvation; subst: salvation. Neuter of the same as soteria as noun; defender or defence.">of salvation</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3162.htm" title="3162: machairan (N-AFS) -- A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment.">sword</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/4487.htm" title="4487: rhēma (N-NNS) -- From rheo; an utterance,; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.">the word</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 18Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Isaiah 59:17</a> He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8</a> But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. <a href="/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16</a> He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7</a> in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13</a> Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <a href="/matthew/4-4.htm">Matthew 4:4</a> But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a> All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a> Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. <a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Romans 13:12</a> The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/1_john/2-14.htm">1 John 2:14</a> I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one. <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a> but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. <a href="/jeremiah/23-29.htm">Jeremiah 23:29</a> “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?” <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">2 Timothy 2:15</a> Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:the helmet.<a href="/1_samuel/17-5.htm">1 Samuel 17:5,58</a> And he had an helmet of brass upon his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of brass… <a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Isaiah 59:17</a> For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8</a> 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.the sword.<a href="/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2</a> And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me;<a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.<a href="/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16</a> And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.which.<a href="/matthew/4-4.htm">Matthew 4:4,7,10,11</a> But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God… <a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Hebrews 12:5,6</a> And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: … <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5,6</a> Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">God's</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm">Head-Dress</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-5.htm">Helmet</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-30.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-26.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">God's</a> <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Head-Dress</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">Helmet</a> <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 6</div>1. <a href="/ephesians/6-1.htm">The duty of children toward their parents;</a> 5. <a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">of servants toward their masters.</a> 10. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Our life is a warfare, not only against flesh and blood, but also spiritual enemies.</a> 13. <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">The complete armor of a Christian;</a> 18. <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">and how it ought to be used.</a> 21. <a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Tychicus is commended.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In Roman times, a helmet was crucial for a soldier's protection, safeguarding the head from fatal blows. Spiritually, salvation protects the believer's mind from doubts and fears. Salvation is not only a future hope but a present reality, offering assurance and security. This concept is echoed in <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8</a>, where Paul also refers to the "hope of salvation as a helmet," emphasizing the protective power of salvation in the believer's life. The helmet signifies the believer's identity in Christ and the assurance of eternal life, which guards against the enemy's attacks on the mind.and the sword of the Spirit The "sword of the Spirit" is the only offensive weapon in the armor of God. In Roman warfare, the sword was a short, double-edged weapon used for close combat, symbolizing the precision and effectiveness of God's Word. The Spirit empowers believers to wield this sword effectively, enabling them to counter spiritual deception and temptation. The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in illuminating the Scriptures, providing understanding and application in the believer's life. This imagery highlights the active role of the Spirit in guiding and equipping believers for spiritual warfare.which is the word of God The "word of God" refers to the Scriptures, which are divinely inspired and authoritative. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> describes the word as "living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword," capable of discerning thoughts and intentions. The Bible serves as the ultimate truth and standard for believers, providing guidance, correction, and encouragement. Jesus exemplified the use of Scripture as a weapon when He resisted Satan's temptations in the wilderness (<a href="/matthew/4.htm">Matthew 4:1-11</a>), demonstrating the power and necessity of knowing and applying God's Word. The word of God is central to the believer's life, offering wisdom and strength in the spiritual battle.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in Asia Minor where the early church was established. It was known for its diverse culture and the Temple of Artemis. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_armor_of_god.htm">The Armor of God</a> A metaphorical description used by Paul in <a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6</a> to illustrate the spiritual resources available to believers for spiritual warfare.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_helmet_of_salvation.htm">The Helmet of Salvation</a> ^Protection of the Mind^: Just as a helmet protects a soldier's head, salvation guards our thoughts and beliefs. It assures us of our identity in Christ and our eternal security. Confidence in Salvation^: Understanding and embracing our salvation gives us confidence to face spiritual battles without fear. <a href="/topical/t/the_sword_of_the_spirit.htm">The Sword of the Spirit</a> ^Active Engagement^: The word of God is not just for defense but also for offense. It allows us to actively engage in spiritual warfare by proclaiming truth and refuting lies. Daily Use^: Just as a soldier must be skilled with their weapon, Christians must be familiar with Scripture, using it daily for guidance, encouragement, and correction. <a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_god.htm">The Word of God</a> ^Living and Powerful^: The Bible is not a static text but a dynamic force that transforms lives. Engaging with it regularly equips us for every good work. Foundation of Truth^: In a world of shifting values, the word of God remains a steadfast foundation upon which we can build our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ephesians_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 6</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_helmet_of_salvation_for.htm">What is the purpose of the Helmet of Salvation?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_sword_of_the_spirit.htm">What is the Sword of the Spirit?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_christian_weapons.htm">What are Christian Weapons?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'sharper_than_a_sword'_mean.htm">What does "sharper than any two-edged sword" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) And take.--There is a break here. We are said not to put on, but to "take" (or rather, receive)--a word specially appropriate to "salvation."The helmet of salvation.--The word here (as in <a href="/luke/2-30.htm" title="For my eyes have seen your salvation,">Luke 2:30</a>; <a href="/luke/3-6.htm" title="And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.">Luke 3:6</a>; <a href="/acts/28-28.htm" title="Be it known therefore to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.">Acts 28:28</a>) rendered "salvation," is not the word commonly so rendered in the New Testament. It is, indeed, not "salvation" in the abstract, but a general expression for "that which tends to salvation." But it occurs in the LXX. version of <a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm" title="For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation on his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak.">Isaiah 59:17</a>, which seems obviously referred to, "He put" a helmet of salvation upon his head." In <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm" title="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.">1Thessalonians 5:8</a>, where the breastplate is "of faith and love," the helmet supplies the third member of the triad of Christian graces in "the hope of salvation." Here the metaphor is probably somewhat different. The helmet guarding the head, the most noble and vital part, is "salvation" in the concrete--all that is of the Saviour, all that makes up our "state of salvation" by His atonement and grace--received in earnest now, hoped for in perfection hereafter. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - And take the helmet of salvation. This is the head-covering (comp. <a href="/psalms/140-7.htm">Psalm 140:7</a>). In <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8</a> we read, "putting on for an helmet the hope of salvation." The glorious truth that we are saved (comp. <a href="/ephesians/2-5.htm">Ephesians 2:5, 8</a>) appropriated, rested on, rejoiced in, will protect even so vital a part as the head, will keep us from intellectual surrender and rationalistic doubt. And the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. The sword supplied by the Spirit, the Word being inspired by him, and employed by the Spirit; for he enlightens us to know it, applies it to us, and teaches us to use it both defensively and offensively. Our Lord in his conflict with Satan, and also with the scribes and Pharisees, has taught us how this weapon is to be used, and with what wonderful effect. Paul, too, reasoning from the Scriptures and proving from them "that this Jesus whom I preach unto you is the Christ," or (going back to the Old Testament) the author of the hundred and nineteenth psalm, showing us how the soul is to be fed, quickened, strengthened and comforted out of God's Law, indicates the manifold use of the sword, and shows how earnestly we should study and practice this sword exercise, for our own good and the good of others. <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/6-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. take δέξασθε (dexasthe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1209.htm">Strong's 1209: </a> To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. helmet περικεφαλαίαν (perikephalaian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4030.htm">Strong's 4030: </a> A helmet. Feminine of a compound of peri and kephale; encirclement of the head, i.e. A helmet. of salvation σωτηρίου (sōtēriou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4992.htm">Strong's 4992: </a> Saving, bringing salvation; subst: salvation. Neuter of the same as soteria as noun; defender or defence. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sword μάχαιραν (machairan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Spirit, Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. which ὅ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [the] word ῥῆμα (rhēma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4487.htm">Strong's 4487: </a> From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">NT Letters: Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation (Ephes. 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