Definition: The word 'shell1' in the Bible does not have a specific meaning in the Old Testament, but it was often used figuratively as a symbol for God's favor or blessing. In the New Testament context, it appears in a passage that refers to a man who "was a shell," which meant he was vulnerable and needed protection from the wind, as well as the wrath of God (Luke 6:48). The word is often translated into English as a metaphor for being without a strong or favorable support system.