In the context of the Bible, the term "gear" is not explicitly mentioned in the Berean Standard Bible or other traditional translations. However, the concept of gear, understood as equipment or tools necessary for a specific purpose, can be inferred from various passages that describe the implements and attire used by individuals in biblical times.

Military Gear

The Bible frequently references the gear associated with warfare, particularly in the Old Testament. Soldiers were equipped with various forms of armor and weapons. For instance, in 1 Samuel 17:38-39, Saul attempts to outfit David with his own armor before David's battle with Goliath: "Then Saul clothed David with his own tunic, put a bronze helmet on his head, and dressed him in armor." This passage highlights the typical military gear of the time, including helmets and armor, which were essential for protection in battle.

Ephesians 6:11-17 provides a spiritual metaphor for gear, describing the "armor of God" that believers are to put on to stand against the devil's schemes. This passage includes the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit, illustrating the spiritual equipment necessary for the Christian life.

Agricultural Gear

Agricultural gear is also depicted in the Bible, reflecting the agrarian society of ancient Israel. Tools such as plows, sickles, and threshing instruments are mentioned. In Isaiah 2:4, the prophet envisions a future time of peace: "They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks." This imagery suggests a transformation of military gear into agricultural tools, symbolizing a shift from war to peace.

Priestly Gear

The attire and gear of the priests are detailed in the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Exodus and Leviticus. The high priest's garments were elaborate and symbolic, including the ephod, breastplate, and turban. Exodus 28:4-5 describes these garments: "These are the garments they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They shall use gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen." This priestly gear was essential for conducting the sacred rituals and ceremonies in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple.

Everyday Gear

Everyday gear in biblical times included clothing, sandals, and tools for daily life. In Matthew 10:10, Jesus instructs His disciples as they go out to preach: "Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions." This directive emphasizes reliance on God's provision rather than on material gear.

Symbolic Gear

The Bible often uses gear symbolically to convey spiritual truths. For example, in 2 Corinthians 10:4, Paul writes, "The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds." Here, the concept of gear is used metaphorically to describe the spiritual tools available to believers for overcoming spiritual challenges.

In summary, while the term "gear" itself is not directly used in the Bible, the concept is present in various forms, illustrating the practical and spiritual equipment necessary for life and faith in biblical times.1. (n.) Clothing; garments; ornaments.

2. (n.) Goods; property; household stuff.

3. (n.) Whatever is prepared for use or wear; manufactured stuff or material.

4. (n.) The harness of horses or cattle; trapping.

5. (n.) Warlike accouterments.

6. (n.) Manner; custom; behavior.

7. (n.) Business matters; affairs; concern.

8. (n.) A toothed wheel, or cogwheel; as, a spur gear, or a bevel gear; also, toothed wheels, collectively.

9. (n.) An apparatus for performing a special function; gearing; as, the feed gear of a lathe.

10. (n.) Engagement of parts with each other; as, in gear; out of gear.

11. (n.) See 1st Jeer (b).

12. (n.) Anything worthless; stuff; nonsense; rubbish.

13. (v. t.) To dress; to put gear on; to harness.

14. (v. t.) To provide with gearing.

15. (v. i.) To be in, or come into, gear.

3627. keli -- an article, utensil, vessel
... bags (2), basket (1), bowls* (1), cargo (1), clothing (1), earthenware* (1), equipment
(6), everything* (1), furnishings (10), furniture (4), gear (1), goods (6 ...
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The Soldier's Morning-Call
... picture that is floating before his vivid imagination is that of a company of soldiers,
roused by the morning bugle, casting off their night-gear because the ...
/.../romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/the soldiers morning-call.htm

Wary Walking.
... Sometimes people, coming home from abroad, bring with them a quantity of smuggled
goods, and their clothes are all padded with laces, and other ill-gotten gear ...
/.../the life of duty a years plain sermons v 2/sermon lv wary walking.htm

The Healing of the Woman - Christ's Personal Appearance - the ...
... [2940] Perhaps a distinctive garment, most likely a head-gear, was worn,
even by rulers' (the elder,'{hebrew}), at their ordination. ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xxvi the healing of.htm

The Last Events in Galilee - the Tribute-Money, the Dispute by the ...
... To render this impossible, the wealthy man converted all his property into one
magnificent gem, which he carefully concealed within his head-gear. ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter iii the last events.htm

Salvation Nearer
... of darkness'"as men in the morning, when the daylight comes through the window,
and makes them lift their eyelids, fling off their night-gear"'and let us ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/salvation nearer.htm

The Last Supper.
... CHAPTER III. THE LAST SUPPER. O Judas, art thou blinded quite By untamed greed of
gold and gear? And would thou sell thy master dear For base gain? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/stead/king of the jews/chapter iii the last supper.htm

The Bishop Elect and Consecrate
... radiant white within. He sat a horse without trappings, but with a roll
of fleece and clothes, his day and night gear. Around him ...
/.../marson/hugh bishop of lincoln/chapter iv the bishop elect.htm

Choosing the Tens
... Sunrise on the uncompleted city tipped the raw lines of her half-built walls with
broken fire and gilded the gear of gigantic hoisting cranes. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter i choosing the tens.htm

Is God in the Camp?
... And they said, Woe unto us! For there hath not been such a thing
heretofore""1 Samuel 4:7. Israel was out of gear with God. The ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/is god in the camp.htm

Jesus Washeth his Disciples' Feet
... arched ceiling and flattened dome, its leewans (raised platform) and the
entrance-passage of colored stones, where guests leave their foot-gear before stepping ...
/.../the life of jesus christ for the young/jesus washeth his disciples feet.htm

Gear (3 Occurrences)
... 7. (n.) Business matters; affairs; concern. 8. (n.) A toothed wheel, or cogwheel;
as, a spur gear, or a bevel gear; also, toothed wheels, collectively. ...
/g/gear.htm - 8k

Engage (20 Occurrences)
... 6. (vt) To come into gear with; as, the teeth of one cogwheel engage those
of another, or one part of a clutch engages the other part. ...
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Perch (2 Occurrences)
... 7. (n.) A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a
reach. 8. (vi) To alight or settle, as a bird; to sit or roost. ...
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Geba (22 Occurrences)

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Under-girding (1 Occurrence)
... and when they had hoisted it up, they used helps, under-girding the ship; and, fearing
lest they should be cast upon the Syrtis, they lowered the gear, and so ...
/u/under-girding.htm - 6k

Overboard (5 Occurrences)
... (WEB ASV DBY RSV NIV). Acts 27:19 and, on the third day, with their own hands
they threw the ship's spare gear overboard. (WEY NAS NIV). ...
/o/overboard.htm - 7k

Jeer (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A gear; a tackle. 2. (n.) An assemblage or
combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the lower yards of a ship. ...
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Lobe (19 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) A round projecting part of an organ, as of the liver, lungs, brain, etc.
5. (n.) The projecting part of a cam wheel or of a non-circular gear wheel. ...
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Ge (1 Occurrence)

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Flank (3 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) The side of any building. 5. (n.) That part of the acting surface
of a gear wheel tooth that lies within the pitch line. ...
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