ὁπλίζω
To equip (with weapons (middle voice and figuratively))
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What does ὁπλίζω (hoplízō) mean in the Bible?
ὁπλίζω (hoplízō) is a Greek word meaning "to equip (with weapons (middle voice and figuratively))". ὁπλίζω (ὅπλον), [in Sm. Frames the Christian life as intentional preparation for suffering allegiance.
Meaning
To arm oneself mentally or spiritually; equip one's mind as a warrior equips with weapons.
(ὅπλον), [in Sm.: Jer.52:25 * ;] to make ready, equip; of soldiers, to arm. Mid., to arm oneself; figuratively, ἔννοιαν: 1Pe.4:1 (cf. θράσος ὁ., Soph., Elec., 995), (cf. καθ-ὁπλίζω).
Why This Word Matters
Frames the Christian life as intentional preparation for suffering allegiance. 1 Peter 4:1-6
Discourse Aspect
How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).
Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.
Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)
Biblical Occurrences
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