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Easton's Bible Dictionary - Buckler

Buckler [N]

  • A portable shield ( 2 Samuel 22:31 ; 1 Chronicles 5:18 ).

  • A shield surrounding the person; the targe or round form; used once figuratively ( Psalms 91:4 ).

  • A large shield protecting the whole body ( Psalms 35:2 ; Ezek. 23:24 ; 26:8 ).

  • A lance or spear; improperly rendered "buckler" in the Authorized Version ( 1 Chronicles 12:8 ), but correctly in the Revised Version "spear."

    The leather of shields required oiling ( 2 Samuel 1:21 ; Isaiah 21:5 ), so as to prevent its being injured by moisture. Copper (= "brass") shields were also in use ( 1 Samuel 17:6 ; 1 Kings 14:27 ). Those spoken of in 1 Kings 10:16 , etc.; 14:26 , were probably of massive metal.

    The shields David had taken from his enemies were suspended in the temple as mementoes ( 2 Kings 11:10 ). (See ARMOUR, SHIELD .)

    These dictionary topics are from
    M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
    published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    Bibliography Information

    Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Buckler". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .

    • King James Dictionary - Buckler

    Buckler

    A shield.

    The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my BUCKLER, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. ( Psalm 18:2-3 )

    Source: A King James Dictionary. (Used with permission. Copyright © Philip P. Kapusta)
    Bibliography Information

    "Entry for 'Buckler'". A King James Dictionary.

    International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Buckler

    BUCKLER

    buk'-ler:

    God is called a "buckler" (the Revised Version (British and American) "shield") to them that trust Him (Psalms 18:2,30; 2 Samuel 22:31; Proverbs 2:7).

    See ARMOR.

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    Bibliography Information
    Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'BUCKLER'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.