Strong’s H8302

שִׁרְיוֹן

Part of speech

Noun

Transliteration

shiryown

Pronunciation

shir-YONE or shir-YAN

Definition

Coat of mail, armor, breastplate

Meaning

a corslet

Usage

The term "shiryon" refers to a type of protective armor, specifically a coat of mail or breastplate, used in ancient warfare. It is a piece of defensive equipment designed to protect the wearer from physical attacks, typically made of interlinked metal rings or plates.

Bible references

1 Samuel 17:5;1 Samuel 17:5;1 Samuel 17:38;1 Kings 22:34;2 Chronicles 18:33;2 Chronicles 26:14;Nehemiah 4:16;Job 41:26;Isaiah 59:17