Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
helmet
Usage: περι-κεφαλαία, -ας, ἡ [in LXX for כּוֹבַע, קוֹבַע ;] a helmet: figuratively, 1Th.5:8; with genitive explic., π. τ. σωτηρίου, Eph.6:17 (cf. Isa.59:17).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4030
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
12
Books
8
Strong's G4030 Quick Answer
Strong's G4030 περικεφαλαία (perikephalaia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. perikephalaia (per-ee-kef-al-ai'-ah) n. 1. encirclement of the head, i.e. a helmet [feminine of a compound of G4012 and G2776] It has 12 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include helmet. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- perikephalaia (per-ee-kef-al-ai'-ah) n. 1. encirclement of the head, i.e. a helmet [feminine of a compound of G4012 and G2776]
- Usage
- 12 linked usages
- Books
- 8 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- helmet
Meaning and Definition
perikephalaia (per-ee-kef-al-ai'-ah) n. 1. encirclement of the head, i.e. a helmet [feminine of a compound of G4012 and G2776] KJV: helmet Root(s): G4012, G2776
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4030. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4030 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render perikephalaia, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
helmet
Ephesians 6:17
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How Strong's G4030 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 9 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4030 (περικεφαλαία) appears 10 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Maccabees 6:35 — περικεφαλαῖαι
- 1 Kingdoms 17:5 — περικεφαλαία
- 1 Kingdoms 17:38 — περικεφαλαίαν
- 1 Kingdoms 17:49 — περικεφαλαίας
- 2 Chronicles 26:14 — περικεφαλαίας
Strong's G4030 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G4030 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
Strong's G4030 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
9 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And he had a helmet upon his head, and he wore a breastplate of chain armor; and the weight of his breastplate was five thousand shekels of brass and iron.
And Saul clothed David with a military coat, and put his brazen helmet on his head.
And David stretched out his hand to his scrip, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine on his forehead, and the stone penetrated through the helmet into his forehead, and he fell upon his face to the ground.
Strong's G4030 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Moreover they divided the beasts among the armies, and for every elephant they appointed a thousand men, armed with coats of mail, and with helmets of brass on their heads; and beside this, for every beast were ordained five hundred horsemen of the best.
Usage Excerpts
First 12 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4030.
And he had a helmet upon his head, and he wore a breastplate of chain armor; and the weight of his breastplate was five thousand shekels of brass and iron.
And Saul clothed David with a military coat, and put his brazen helmet on his head.
And David stretched out his hand to his scrip, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine on his forehead, and the stone penetrated through the helmet into his forehead, and he fell upon his face to the ground.
And Uzziah prepared for them, even for all the host, shields, and spears, and helmets, and breastplates, and bows, and slings for stones.
And he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and placed the helmet of salvation on his head; and he clothed himself with the garment of vengeance, and with his cloak,
and harness the horses: mount, ye horsemen, and stand ready in your helmets; advance the spears, and put on your breastplates.
Persians and Lydians and Libyans were in thine army: thy warriors hung in thee shields and helmets; these gave thee thy glory.
and I will gather thee, and all thy host, horses and horsemen, all wearing breastplates, with a great multitude, shields and helmets and swords:
Persians, and Ethiopians, and Libyans; all with helmets and shields.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
Moreover they divided the beasts among the armies, and for every elephant they appointed a thousand men, armed with coats of mail, and with helmets of brass on their heads; and beside this, for every beast were ordained five hundred horsemen of the best.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4030, grouped by book.
1 Kingdoms 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4030 FAQ
What does perikephalaia (περικεφαλαία) mean?
Perikephalaia (Strong's G4030) is a Greek word most simply glossed "helmet". perikephalaia (per-ee-kef-al-ai'-ah) n. 1. encirclement of the head, i.e. a helmet [feminine of a compound of G4012 and G2776]
How many times is perikephalaia (περικεφαλαία) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 12 linked usages for Strong's G4030 across 8 books.
Where can I study perikephalaia (περικεφαλαία) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4030 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate perikephalaia (περικεφαλαία)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as helmet. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4030 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 9 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4030, with linked reader references where each row is available.