Bible dictionary for children
Shield
A shield is held or carried to protect someone.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A shield is held or carried to protect someone. Ephesians uses it as a picture of faith in its description of God's armor.
Talk about it
How is protecting different from attacking?
An example from the Bible
The shield of faith belongs with truth, righteousness and peace. The image concerns resisting evil, not attacking another person.
Read Ephesians 6:16 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Ephesians 6:16
above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
