Quillon
Pronounced KWIL-on
- Meaning
- "Sword guard; Crossguard"
- Origin
- French/Latin
Quillon is the crossguard of the sword — the part that protects the hand of the wielder. 'Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.' Quillon guards the hand that wields the Word.
Spiritual meaning
Quillon guards the sword-bearer — the Word quick and powerful, sharper than any blade, the crossguard that protects the hand of the faithful.
Related verses (KJV)
"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
Ephesians 6:17 (KJV) →"For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword."
Hebrews 4:12 (KJV) →