2007-01-18 06:18:23 · 5 answers · asked by Pastor Biker 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The actual bearer of defensive armor was actually a person who was responsible for the cleaning and keeping in repair...a nobleman's metal. He had to see to it that it was lubricated, and the moving parts would move.
He was also responsible for the person/nobleman getting into his metal plating for sport, or combat.
His duty extended to getting said nobleman onto his horse and seeing to it he had his sword and javelin.
In today's use, a full suit of armor would be a person who is fully cognizant of the scriptures. (A preacher who understands the scriptures, not just remembers them, but who can truthfully explain their meanings.
2007-01-18 06:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Traditionally it refers to the mideval squire who carried the rich nobleman's armor, sheild, spear etc. on his horse so that the warhorse didn't get tired before a battle (that stuff weighed a ton!).
In Spiritual terms it really shouldn't apply; in Ephesians 6 we are told to keep our armour *on*, not just put it on occasionally. You will notice there is nothing mentioned that covers the back, which means don't turn your back on the Enemy!
An armor bearer in the Christian sense might be your best spiritual friend...but it isn't a good idea to depend on someone else to carry your defenses in the spiritual world. Paul says "put on the whole armour of God" not "wear it sometimes."
2007-01-18 14:23:06 · answer #2 · answered by anna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An armor bearer was the little guy riding the donkey behind the knight; the little guy carried the extra armor for the knight while he wasn't fighting.
Does it apply today? Sure, I guess so ... at the Renaissance Festival.
2007-01-18 14:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Armor-bearer
an officer selected by kings and generals because of his bravery, not only to bear their armor, but also to stand by them in the time of danger
They were the adjutants of our modern armies (Judg. 9:54; 1 Sam. 14:7; 16:21; 31:6)."
To some extent one could say that the modern body guard might be considered an armor bearer... and it seems to have some application in some modern Christian sects.
-dh
2007-01-18 14:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by delicateharmony 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sure sounds pretty self explanitory to me. One who bares (carries) the armor of another. As to applying to today, how much armor do you wear? Today's body armor is pretty light. YBIC
2007-01-18 14:25:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋