### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **panoplía**, represented by `{{G3833}}`, is defined as **full armor** ("panoply") or **whole armour**. It appears **3 times** across **3 unique verses** in the Bible. The term is derived from a compound of πᾶς and ὅπλον, conveying the concept of a complete set of defensive and offensive equipment.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In the biblical narrative, `{{G3833}}` is used both in a parable and as a direct spiritual exhortation. In Luke's Gospel, it refers to the physical **armour** of a strong man who **trusted** in his equipment but was overcome by a **stronger** adversary, who then took his armor and divided the **spoils** [[Luke 11:22]]. In contrast, the apostle Paul uses the term metaphorically in his letter to the Ephesians. He commands believers to **put on** the **whole armour of God** [[Ephesians 6:11]] to be able to **stand** against the enemy and to **withstand** in the **evil day** [[Ephesians 6:13]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words expand on the concept of spiritual protection and conflict:
* `{{G1746}}` **endýō** (to invest with clothing): The direct command associated with the armor is to **"put on"** this divine protection, a term also used for putting on the new man [[Ephesians 4:24]].
* `{{G436}}` **anthístēmi** (to stand against, i.e. oppose): This is the purpose of the armor, to **withstand** in the evil day [[Ephesians 6:13]] and **resist** the devil, causing him to flee [[James 4:7]].
* `{{G1228}}` **diábolos** (a traducer; specially, Satan): The armor is provided for defense against the **wiles** `{{G3180}}` of the **devil** [[Ephesians 6:11]], who is described as the believer's adversary [[1 Peter 5:8]].
* `{{G2478}}` **ischyrós** (forcible; strong): This word contrasts divine and human strength, as a **stronger** man takes the armor of another in which he trusted [[Luke 11:22]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{G3833}}` is centered on the nature of spiritual warfare and God's provision for the believer.
* **Divine Provision:** The armor is explicitly called the "whole armour **of God**" ([[Ephesians 6:11]], [[Ephesians 6:13]]). This contrasts sharply with the armor in which the strong man **trusted** `{{G3982}}`, which was taken from him when a stronger opponent appeared [[Luke 11:22]].
* **A Defensive Stand:** The primary purpose of the armor is to enable the believer to **stand** `{{G2476}}` and **withstand** `{{G436}}`. This emphasizes a posture of resilience and steadfastness against spiritual attacks.
* **The Spiritual Conflict:** The context for putting on the armor is the battle against the **wiles** `{{G3180}}` of the **devil** `{{G1228}}` and enduring through the **"evil day"** [[Ephesians 6:13]], framing the Christian life as a conflict requiring divine equipment.
### Summary
In summary, `{{G3833}}` **panoplía** defines the concept of complete, **full armor**. While used once in a parable to show the failure of human strength and misplaced trust [[Luke 11:22]], its primary theological application is in Ephesians. There, it represents the complete spiritual provision from **God** `{{G2316}}` that enables a believer to **stand** firm against the devil's schemes and **withstand** opposition.
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