Christian soldier en · NOUN
Etymology
From Christian + soldier; after Ephesians 6:10-17, where spiritual strengths are compared to the accoutrements of a soldier.
Meanings
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(figuratively) A devout and zealous Christian, especially one who proselytizes.
The Christian Soldier should never fail to read his Bible;
1878, Charles Walford, The Christian soldier's manual of prayer, page 8:
- A person or group of people that believe in the use of force with arms to do God's work.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian soldiers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Knights Templar · holy war · janissary · crusade · Teutonic Knights