Brigandine
/BRIG-uhn-deen/
Summary
A type of defensive armor, likely a coat of mail or scale armor, mentioned in prophecies against Babylon.
☩Description
The brigandine (Hebrew 'siryon') was a defensive coat or jacket, probably made of leather or heavy material covered with metal scales or plates. It protected the upper body of warriors in battle. The term appears in Jeremiah's prophecy against Babylon, where warriors are called to prepare their armor.
Key verses:Jeremiah 46:4Jeremiah 51:3
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Brigandine," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Brigandine," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).