154 Breastplate

Museum Description: Breastplate

Room: 1/Case: 34/Number: None

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

The breastplate of righteousness protects our heart, who we are on the inside.  If we love righteousness and hate wickedness, we will be obedient to Jehovah.  This breastplate shows just how strong this piece of armour was.

Armour is often mentioned in the Bible.  When he went to fight Goliath, David removed the armour given to him by Saul.  It was too heavy for him, plus it was Jehovah he trusted in rather than the protection the armour would give.  A soldier's equipment had two elements, the offensive part (arms) such as a sword, club, bow and arrows, or a javelin.  There was also the defensive part (armour) to protect the body, essentially a second skin made of a tough material such as leather or metal.  In the spiritual battle that Christians face we "take up the complete suit of armour from God" - Ephesians 6:13.    Other similar or related artefacts are on display in The British Museum.